Job Summary:

Company: Festival Republic

Department: Finance

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: Management Accountant

Working Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed term contract, expected duration, 12 months.

Role Description

We are the UK’s largest festival and event promoter. The team organises festivals including Reading and Leeds, Latitude, Wilderness, TGE, Wireless, Electric Picnic, and concerts at Finsbury Park and Crystal Palace.

As a Finance and Administration Assistant for Festival Republic, you will gain invaluable opportunities to build on your existing finance/administration experience as you work closely with the Promoters, Accounts Payable, Banking and Operations teams to ensure transactions are processed accurately.

There could be the potential requirement for very occasional onsite working at festivals.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Experience of working in a finance department preferred but we would also welcome applications from those who have studied Accounting and Finance (or related subject)Strong organisational, numeracy and Excel skillsConfident in your communication skills with good commercial awareness

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

Enthusiasm and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organisationPro-active approach to problem solvingGreat attention to detail and passionate about getting it right first timeCommitted to getting the job done and delivering to agreed deadlines

What the role includes

Reviewing and approving purchase ordersEnsure timely payment of purchase invoicesRaising sales invoicesAssisting with credit controlDealing with customer and supplier queriesReconciliation of revenue and costs for various projectsAssist with the accurate management of festival P&LsProvide information to stakeholders in a timely mannerAttend project meetings, be attentive and contribute when needed

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

Festival Republic 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: Wednesday 19th February 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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