Show Accountant - Senbla

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Processing supplier invoices and weekly BACS payments and setting up new supplier accounts
• ● Raise customer sales invoices and chase debtors
• ● Processing monthly credit card spends and Revolut spends, ensuring all receipts are saved
• ● Monitoring and reconciling supplier statements, credit cards and show floats
• ● Monitoring supplier and debtor month-end positions
• ● Performing bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
• ● Overseeing the Accounts inbox and responding to finance-related queries from suppliers and budget holders
• ● Supporting year-end audits
• ● Chase final venue settlements for all previous night shows each morning
• ● Liaise with promoters and budget holders when queries arise during the settlement process
• ● Review venue settlements upon receipt and post to the Xero accounting system
• ● Maintain accurate records of settlement status and processing progress
• ● Ensure all venue settlements are processed by month-end
• ● Provide monthly status reports on settlement processing to the Finance Director
• ● Maintain a clear audit trail of settlement activities and approvals
• ● Assist the Finance Director and Operations team with updates to show P&Ls
• ● Support the Finance Director with preliminary show reconciliations
• ● Identification and resolution of issues as they arise
• ● Apply a continuous improvement mindset to support robust and efficient processes and system improvements
• ● Develop strong relationships within finance and the wider business

Requirements

• ● At least 2 years' experience in concert promotions, event management or music industry finance.
• ● Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail and intermediate level Excel proficiency
• ● Good understanding of VAT treatments
• ● Understanding of FEU taxation and withholding tax
• ● Studying towards a finance qualification such as AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• ● Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage daily deadlines
• ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ● Ability to work methodically through high-volume processing tasks
• ● Excellent understanding of financial processes and reconciliation principles
• ● Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment
• ● Xero and SAP accounting software experience preferred but not essential
• ● Self-motivated with strong initiative in daily chase-up activities
• ● Proactive approach to identifying and resolving settlement queries
• ● Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate to the Finance Director
• ● Uses interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with venue contacts and internal teams
• ● Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in financial processing
• ● You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• ● A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
• ● Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• ● The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
• ● We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• ● We provide an excellent range of benefits like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, plus loads of music industry perks. There's also time off over winter break
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