Job Description

About Y Royalties
Y Royalties was established in 2023 by Colin Young, Ben Marlow and Gary Groutage. Offering services in Royalties Data, Rights Management, Audit and Valuations.



Y Royalties started out as the Royalties division at Award Winning Accounts Firm, CC Young & Co, which celebrates its 27th Year in the Music Industry this year.



Having invested heavily in our data abilities, our market leading data warehouse forms the core of Y Royalties; enabling us to research trends and patterns in streaming behaviour, intrinsically investigate anomalies across all royalty collections - adding value to our clients' revenue streams and ensuring optimal remuneration.

We are currently seeking a Junior Royalties Accountant to join the Royalty Accounting Team

Who you are
You will preferably have a background of Royalties Accountancy experience with a particularly keen interest in the Music industry.



You'll be already working in a similar role or newly qualified and looking for more opportunities to develop your Royalties accountancy skills and learn in a fast-paced environment.


What you will do
Editing sales data to be uploaded in Counterpoint royalty and Curve systems for the preparation of third-party accounting. Assist in the preparation of royalty accounting statements across the distribution business on a monthly, quarterly and semi-annual basis Assist in the reconciliation and timely clearance of the various balance sheet accounts holding royalty related balances Analyse and condense substantial royalty data received from Recording and Publishing labels and Digital platforms into concise summaries Prepare journals to process direct royalty income on a by title basis across the business Maintain Royalties receivable tracker - chasing outstanding reports as and when necessary Provision of adequate data to the finance teams to enable them to reconcile balances held on the balance sheet Skills and Qualifications
Up to 3 years' experience Subject to entry level / stage of qualification; Numerate; Excel General knowledge of the Counterpoint (Vistex) and Curve royalty systems a bonus.
Knowledge and Attitudes and Behaviours Required


A team player with a willingness to learn A knowledge of music royalties, publishing and recording income is a bonus Ability to multi-task; Organised; Good use of time management; Ability to prioritise workload; Equal Opportunities
Y Royalties Ltd is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination, and in which all decisions are based on merit.