Finance Officer Job in Brighton, Brighton and Hove

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Finance Officer Job in Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Job Description
Finance Officer – Brighton, East Sussex

Salary Up to £45,000 DOE, plus benefits

NOT A HYBRID ROLE – Your time will predominantly be spent in the office, which is based in Brighton, East Sussex

We are recruiting a Finance Officer to work for a passionate music company of committed music fans with offices in Brighton and London, that brings together historic UK concert promoters. The Finance Officer role will be based in the Brighton office.

Job Description

The Finance Officer will have the following core responsibilities including, but not limited to:

* Ensuring that the accounts system accurately reflects the financial results of all live events organised and promoted by the company

* Arranging artist deposits schedules and prepare artist balances

* Payment and recording of approved event related invoices

* Complete required quarterly FEU returns and FEU2 submissions

* Ensure venue settlements are accurately recorded and approved. Raising required invoices and reconciling revenue accordingly

* Provide event representatives with cash float requirements and reconciliation post event

* Ensure the companies event revenue is reconciled between the ticketing records and remitted funds, working with the ticketing agencies to resolve any discrepancies

* Prepare monthly management accounts for quarterly budget review

* Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns

* Assist with the preparation of end of year accounts

* Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable requests as requested from senior management from time to time

* Work with the full team across positive drives towards EDI, environmental and work culture within the business, supporting the Directors and rest of team to be leaders within the industry

The Finance Officer has the following required skills and attributes:

* Experience with the requirements of accounting for events / the creative industries

* A proven track record of strong financial responsibility at a similarly sized business

* Proficiency in Xero

* Proficiency in Mac operating systems

* Proficiency in MS Office

* A genuine passion for live music and events

* Immaculate attention to detail

* Effective team player with a positive attitude

* Good, clear communication skills with the credibility to provide sound financial support to senior management

* Personal confidence

* Ability to problem solve and work under pressure

* Ability to work both within a team and solo

* Flexibility regarding overtime that may be required from time-to-time for the completion of the role

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary

* 30 days holiday a year including bank holidays

* Lovely offices in Brighton

* Some flexibility regarding occasional hybrid work is an option for the right candidate

* Discounts on music events

Job number: BT-0187

Bluetree Recruits Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age and other protected status as required by applicable law. We can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

Bluetree offers a referral fee of £200 worth of M&S Vouchers for candidates placed with our clients who successfully complete their probation period

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £45000/annum including Benefits
Benefits: including Benefits