Finance Assistant (6-Month FTC)
Based in Holborn
Hybrid – 2 days in office/ 3 days remote
Full-time | 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced live events business.
Working closely with the Finance Lead and wider UK finance team, you will support day-to-day finance operations including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations and reporting across multiple festivals.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing invoices for operational costs and managing weekly payment runs
- Processing artist and talent invoices and coordinating associated payment runs
- Maintaining AP & AR ledgers, including supplier statement reconciliations
- Investigating and resolving invoicing discrepancies promptly
- Sharing remittance advice with suppliers and partners
- Performing bank reconciliations
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
- Assisting with reporting into the Group consolidation system
- Managing overseas withholding tax matters relating to artists and talent
- Supporting accurate financial reporting and data integrity
- Collaborating with finance and operational teams across the business
Skills & Experience
- 1 year minimum experience maintaining an AP ledger
- AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified by experience
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Confident working across teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using Xero is desirable
- Experience within hospitality, entertainment or events is beneficial
- Be available for 2 weeks at the end of Aug to attend the festival site
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and creative team behind some of the UK’s most respected live events and festivals, gaining valuable experience within a growing entertainment business while contributing to the delivery of exceptional audience experiences.
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