To complement our current team, we are looking for someone who can support our team in the role of Administrative Assistant. We are looking for someone who takes responsibility, wants to thrive in this role and has the ambition to be the best at it. We are a diverse team and invest in learning from each other’s perspectives and are looking for a colleague with an inclusive attitude.

Octopus Agents is a booking agency that focuses on contemporary electronic dance music, performing arts and fine arts. We handle bookings for touring artists, mostly worldwide. The position on offer is based in Amsterdam and we work office hours from Monday to Friday. We’re looking for someone who is willing to work from our office, not remotely.

**Activities: **

We are looking for someone who is adaptable and is willing for their responsibilities to flex with the needs of the business. However, possible activities include:  

Managing the accounting inbox and responding to incoming accounting related mails / calls; 

Issuing invoices, in line with agreed payment schedules and appropriate tax requirements;  

Monitoring unpaid invoices and maintaining strict credit control; 

Drafting performance contracts and negotiating contract terms;  

Maintaining a database of exceptional contractual agreements; 

Advising agents/artists of internal tax requirements and requesting necessary related paperwork from artists; 

Monitoring withholding tax arrangements and handling certificates;  

Assisting in the smooth handover/onboarding of artists between agencies; 

Chairing & minuting office meetings; 

Maintaining the shared office calendar; 

Other supporting activities in the field of accounting & office management.  

**Who are you? **

You are crazy about (electronic) music; 

You like to work carefully, punctually and in an organized manner; 

You communicate a lot, without losing an oversight of multiple ongoing projects and you are able prioritize where necessary; 

You take responsibility for your actions and are eager to learn; 

You can work proactively and in teams; 

You like to work inclusively, in both thinking and acting; 

You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages, both verbally and in writing, an additional language is a bonus.

What do we** offer? **

Full-time position within the live music sector;  

A pleasant, hardworking team and a fun, casual workplace where you will gain a lot of experience and personal initiative is valued; 

Personal guidance from other team members;  

A working place that is connected to an international working field;  

An employer who encourages and supports expressing ambitions;  

Nice starting salary and development plan for the future; 

Pension plan and annual profit share;

Lunch contribution.

Physical requirements 
Ability to look at a screen for extended periods of time. Ability to maintain a professional and flexible demeanor within a fast paced environment.  

We consciously choose to advertise the vacancy widely so that everyone can respond. 

Stimulating diversity in a broad sense (ideas, culture, gender, sexual preference, age, class, religion) is an important spearhead for Octopus Agents as a company. We are therefore building a well-balanced workforce and we need you to do so. For this position, candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Unfortunately due to the number of applications and to ensure fairness in the process there is no possibility to speak to the hiring team before applying. If you have any specific questions please include these in the cover letter.

Starting date: early 2026 preferable, or as soon as possible 

Interested?

Mail your resume and motivation before November 23rd to Dion Verbeek.

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