Finance Assistant

Job Summary:Company: Live NationDepartment: FinanceLocation: Farringdon, LondonReports to: UK Financial Reporting ManagerWorking Hours: Full time, 40 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentRole DescriptionAn opportunity to embark on a career in finance, while we would welcome applications from candidates with some existing finance experience, it is not a pre-requisite. The Finance Assistant plays a key role in delivering Live Nation’s internal and external reporting requirements for the UK group. Not limited to but including monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry postings, statutory account filings and Office of National Statistics surveys. What it’s like to work in the Team The Financial Reporting team is a small team, working together closely to support the wider LN finance function. We work flexibly, focussing on key reporting timelines and deliverables while maintaining valuable relationships with colleagues across finance and the wider business on a range of projects and ad hoc tasks.  Who you are Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience EssentialStrong Excel skillsStrong administration and time management skillsAble to handle pressure and conflicting deadlinesAttention to detailWilling to study towards ACCA qualificationGood communicatorGood organisation skillsDesirableExperience with OracleExperience with CaseWare BehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successSelf-starter and problem solver Deadline-focusedWorks well in a team environment and always willing to help othersWhat the role includesAssisting with the posting of monthly journals into Oracle and preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for those accountsAssisting with the preparation of individual company statutory accounts under FRS 102 (Excel based and CaseWare)Assisting with group and statutory audit requestsAssisting with the preparation of tax packs for the Tax departmentPreparation of other monthly reports including other income and expense, restricted cash, non-base currency and income statement currency reconciliationsAssisting with the preparation of certain deliverables associated with the statutory accounts, including iXBRL tagging, imputed interest calculations and reconciliations to OracleIntragroup loan and interest reconciliationsMonthly FAS 109 information for the Tax departmentCompletion of Office of National Statistics surveysOther ad hoc requests and projectsEqual OpportunitiesWe 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 CompanyLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th May 2024. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.#LI-SL1