Job Information
House of Blues Senior Management Accountant in London, United States
Job Summary:
Company: Academy Music Group
Department: Finance
Location: Brixton, London
Reports to: Financial Controller
Working Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Description
The Senior Management Accountants lead on the monthly management accounts process, ensuring month end figures are presented, and reported, accurately, as well as updating, investigating, and reporting on, forecast changes.
Senior Management Accountants are senior figures within the Finance team, supporting the Financial Controller, and may have direct line management responsibility for others within the Finance team.
The Team
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.
Who you are
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
Experience of preparing, and reporting, month end accounts and forecasts
Good working knowledge of debits and credits
Advanced Excel skills
Strong administration and time management skills
Qualified or in final stages of qualifying (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), or qualified by experience
Experience working in a busy finance department
Leadership skills/experience
Desirable:
- 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
Detailed and thorough approach
Ability to work on own initiative and self-motivation to meet challenging deadlines
Team player
What the role includes
In collaboration with other senior members of the Finance team, leading on the month end management accounts processes
Producing monthly accounts for multiple AMG/Live Nation venues with commentary
Monthly forecasting for multiple AMG/Live Nation venues with commentary
Producing annual budgets for multiple AMG/Live Nation venues with commentary
Significant role in preparing year end accounts, reviewing, and responding to audit requests
Writing reporting packs – e.g. month/year end, forecasting, budgets
Cashflow preparation and reporting
Balance Sheet reconciliations including accruals with commentary, for example, but not limited to:
Advanced ticket sales and other ticket accounts
PRS/licensing
Capex accounts for Academy Music Group and Live Nation venues, including:
Monthly reconciliations and reporting
Budgeting and forecasting
Business partnering with the Property team and venue/divisional management.
Line management of Management Accountant(s)/Assistant Management Accountant(s) where required
Ad-hoc analysis and tasks
Equal Opportunities
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.
The Company
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 6th January 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application where possible. We will be reviewing applications in the New Year.
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