Financial Accountant

Company: Academy Music Group

Department: Finance

Location: Brixton, London

Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant

Working Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The Financial Accountant plays an important part in the day-to-day running and management of the Finance department of Academy Music Group. Requiring a high level of attention to detail, the role manages the Capex process from a financial perspective, as well as other significant balance sheet accounts. This role also manages the Capex & Ticketing Accountant directly and supports the Senior Financial Accountant in reviewing Accounts Assistants’ work.

The team comprises approximately 18 individuals with a wealth of experience working within Academy Music Group/Live Nation and other organisations.

Whilst the role has ownership of specific functions, the emphasis within the Finance department is on teamwork. The smooth running of the department, and the company, is dependent on all individuals focusing on team goals as well as individual. This is particularly important around tight deadlines, at month end, and year end. We support each other by maintaining an atmosphere of approachability and are committed to building authentic and valuable relationships within the team.

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA, finalist/newly qualified, or qualified by experience
• Computer literacy - Excel and Outlook specifically
• Strong administration and time management skills
• Experience working in a busy finance department

Desirable

• SOX experience
• Capex experience
• Some prior people management experience
• Good working knowledge of debits and credits
• Experience using Oracle

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Strong attention to detail
• Deadline focused
• Detailed and thorough approach
• Ability to work on own initiative and self-motivation to handle conflicting deadlines
• Team player

• Management of Capex and Ticketing Accountant, including training, professional development, performance reviews
• Management of the Capex accounts for Academy Music Group and Live Nation venues, including:

o Monthly reconciliations and reporting oBudgeting and forecasting

o Business partnering with the Property team and venue/divisional management

• Balance Sheet reconciliations including, but not limited to: oAdvanced ticket sales oPRS/Licensing oFEU
• Assist with review of Accounts Assistants’ reconciliations, as required by the Senior Financial Accountant
• Review weekly payment runs in accordance with SOX controls
• Compile year-end audit files
• Ad-hoc analysis and tasks

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.