Job Summary:Company: Live NationDepartment: FinanceLocation: Farringdon, LondonReports to: Tax DirectorWorking Hours: Permanent, part-time (24 hours per week)Role DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the in-house tax team here at Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment business. This is a newly created role, being the first in-house Indirect Tax role for the Group so we’re looking for someone who is motivated to take real ownership of indirect tax at LNE.This role would suit an Indirect tax specialist who is keen to apply their skills and experience within the live music industry. Live Nation Entertainment in the UK incorporates Live Nation UK, Ticketmaster, Festival Republic. Academy Music Group and DF Concerts along with a number of other music promotion businesses. The position itself will consist of providng VAT/Indirect tax advice and support to business stakeholders across the group as well as the reviewing VAT compliance processes. You'll have involvement with ad hoc projects and the opportunity to take shape the role as you see fit. What it’s like to work in the Team You will be part of a small friendly team who work in an open and approachable environment. We work together to support each other to achieve. We work closely with a variety of stakeholders at all levels across the group both in the UK and internationally. Each day is different, we enjoy the freedom to figure out things for ourselves and undertake new challenges in an exciting industry.What we can offer youLive Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The newly opened Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent. Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience CTA and/or ACA qualification (or equivalent)Previous experience working in-house as well as and in practice (desirable)International experience a plusA knowledge of VAT compliance requirements and processesCapable of working independently, but also a team playerExcellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to explain VAT clearly to non-subject matter experts Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word , Powerpoint Behaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a successA ‘can do’ attitude essential Customer service focused with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to organise and prioritise workloads to work to short lead times and meet strict deadlinesExcellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-tax stakeholders and be a trusted business partnerTeam playerProactive and confident , working using own initiativeAttention to detailWhat the role includesProvide timely and accurate commercial tax advice for the group on VAT/ Indirect tax mattersConduct business reviews to identify opportunities and at the same time to mitigate riskTo support the group with audits from tax authorities and other external bodiesSupport the finance function with advice on compliance mattersAssist and support the Tax Director with review of contracts and new business streams to ensure indirect tax is taken into considerationTo review legislation changes and advise the business on their impact for the groupReviewing VAT compliance submissionsAssist with any ad-hoc projects as requiredProviding VAT training for the group where applicable/needed.Equal 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.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 22ND MAY 2023. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.
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