The Role
Manage full-cycle double-entry bookkeeping through trial balance and support year-end accounts. Oversee billing, credit control, VAT returns, payroll, and general accounting. Liaise with banks, auditors, and advisors, work with external accountants, produce reporting, and improve financial processes while maintaining compliance and records retention.
Summary Generated by Built In
**We're looking an Senior Bookkeeper to join our team onsite here in Berlin.
Based in London, Berlin & Japan, BSI Merch is a global artist services company helping artists, labels & managers connect with fans through merchandise, e-commerc and creative campaign support.**
This is a full-time, 5 days per week position, based in our Berlin office (09:00 – 17:00).
Tasks
Main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
\- Bookkeeping & Reporting: Perform full-cycle, double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance and assist with year-end accounts preparation.
\- Oversee the billing and credit control functions, ensuring timely invoicing, effective debt collection and providing weekly reports on the Debtors and Creditors.
\- Tax & Compliance: Prepare, calculate, and submit VAT returns and handle payroll, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
\- Oversee and manage general accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and systems, including the maintenance of accounting records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
\- Working with our external accounts TMO to ensure robust accounts.
\- Liaise with banks, external auditors, advisors and regulatory authorities.
\- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
\- Ensure adherence to established filing systems and records retention policies, maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.
\= Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance team.
Requirements
Key Skills:
\- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experienced with accounting software. Xero experience preferred
\- Experience with international VAT and statutory reporting
\- Solid grasp of financial processes
\- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
\- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits
* A welcoming and creative work environment in our Berlin office, located in the heart of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
* Monthly team lunches and occasional social events
* A supportive, friendly atmosphere where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged
* Be part of a dynamic artist services & merchandise company working on exciting projects with a passionate team
Based in London, Berlin & Japan, BSI Merch is a global artist services company helping artists, labels & managers connect with fans through merchandise, e-commerc and creative campaign support.**
This is a full-time, 5 days per week position, based in our Berlin office (09:00 – 17:00).
Tasks
Main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
\- Bookkeeping & Reporting: Perform full-cycle, double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance and assist with year-end accounts preparation.
\- Oversee the billing and credit control functions, ensuring timely invoicing, effective debt collection and providing weekly reports on the Debtors and Creditors.
\- Tax & Compliance: Prepare, calculate, and submit VAT returns and handle payroll, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
\- Oversee and manage general accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and systems, including the maintenance of accounting records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
\- Working with our external accounts TMO to ensure robust accounts.
\- Liaise with banks, external auditors, advisors and regulatory authorities.
\- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
\- Ensure adherence to established filing systems and records retention policies, maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.
\= Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance team.
Requirements
Key Skills:
\- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experienced with accounting software. Xero experience preferred
\- Experience with international VAT and statutory reporting
\- Solid grasp of financial processes
\- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
\- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits
* A welcoming and creative work environment in our Berlin office, located in the heart of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
* Monthly team lunches and occasional social events
* A supportive, friendly atmosphere where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged
* Be part of a dynamic artist services & merchandise company working on exciting projects with a passionate team
Skills Required
- Full-cycle double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance and assistance with year-end accounts preparation
- Oversee billing and credit control, timely invoicing, debt collection, and weekly Debtors/Creditors reporting
- Prepare, calculate, and submit VAT returns and handle payroll in compliance with local tax regulations
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with accounting software
- Xero experience
- Experience with international VAT and statutory reporting
- Solid grasp of financial processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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The Company
What We Do
BSI Merch & Artist Services is a global artist services company that connects artists and fans through merchandise, e-commerce, and creative campaigns. They provide leading merchandise solutions for top music artists globally, with a strong focus on innovative and ethical strategies to support the music industry.
