Accounts & Royalties Assistant Job at London Full Time

Pushkin Press is a dynamic, growing London-based publisher with annual revenues of £7.5 million and operations across the UK and US. Winner of Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2026 British Book Awards, we continue to go from strength to strength and as we expand, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts & Royalties Assistant to join our Finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a broad and varied role spanning core bookkeeping, publishing systems administration, royalty processing, and production finance support. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple systems and liaising with editorial, rights, and production colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Operations

• Process supplier and sales invoices, manage weekly payment runs, and perform bank reconciliations
• Support month-end close, including stock reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals
• Track and record production costs in BiblioSuite
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and ad hoc financial reports as required

Publishing Systems & Royalties

• Administer contracts within BiblioSuite, and upload monthly sales data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Produce monthly royalty reports and prepare and distribute royalty statements during royalty payment periods
• Log, track and report on sub-rights contracts in BiblioSuite and Xero
• Liaise closely with editorial and rights teams to ensure financial data is accurate and up to date
• Maintain data integrity across publishing and finance systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a bookkeeping or finance assistant role
• Strong working knowledge of royalty recording, processing, and payments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with high attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise across departments

Desirable

• Prior experience in publishing or media
• Experience with Xero or equivalent accounting software
• Familiarity with BiblioSuite or a comparable publishing management system
• Exposure to multi-currency or cross-border (UK/US) accounting

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working from our London office at Somerset House and remotely. Our working day is 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday with flexible working by arrangement
• Competitive salary, 32 days holiday (20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and 4 days gifted over Christmas), pro rata for part-time, optional remote working throughout August, pension, discounts at Somerset House, 60% discount on company books, and onsite prayer room
• Pushkin strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require when attending an interview
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Pushkin Press does not sponsor visa applications