Accounts Assistant

Job Summary:Company: Live NationLocation: 3Arena, DublinReports to: Accounts AssistantWorking Hours: Full time, permanentRole DescriptionThis is a full-time permanent position within the Finance Department in Live Nation Ireland. This role will assist with all areas of the Finance Function and will provide support to the Finance Manager and Management Accountants.Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceStrong understanding of the basic accounting principles, preferably working towards an accounting qualificationBroad range of experience gained from an SME accounting backgroundProficient in Excel and OutlookPrevious experience with Oracle helpful but not essentialHospitality experience a plusBehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWillingness to take responsibility, be flexible and show initiativeGood organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasksStrong attention to detailWhat the role includesManagement AccountingPosting general ledger journalsPreparation and posting of monthly accrualsMonthly income release and reconciliation of membership incomeMonthly cost release and reconciliation of deferred expensesMonthly release and reconciliation of prepaymentsPreparation of various balance sheet reconciliationsIntercompany journals and reconciliationsFinancial ReportingPreparation of department specific accountsAnalysis and explanation of variancesPreparation of annual departmental budgetsMonthly forecast updatesAssist with Statutory return submissions (VAT, PAYE/PRSI, CSO, etc)Head Office reporting as requiredBusiness SupportLiaising with Operations staff to resolve issues/discrepanciesProvide accounting support for Operational staffGeneralAssist with Statutory and Internal AuditsOther ad hoc duties as requiredProvide cover in other areas of the Finance Department as requiredBanking (Transaction recording, EFT preparation and bank reconciliations)Accounts Receivable and Accounts PayableDaily Income RecordingEqual 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, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. #LI-SL1The 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.com