Management Accountant

Job Description

Company: Warehouse Project Manchester Ltd/Parklife Manchester Ltd.

Department: Finance

Location: Manchester

Reports to: Finance Manager (FM)

Working Hours: Full time, permanent
Our Company

The Warehouse Project, based in Manchester, was created in 2006 and hosts 35 music events between September and NYE each year. Recently nominated the 'worlds favourite club' over 250,000 customers travel from around the globe to dance on its dancefloors each winter to the all the best artists and cutting-edge lights and sound. From disco centric day parties to late night German techno raves there is something for everyone hoping to relive nostalgic days of raving or wanting to experience new emerging talent.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Role Description

As Management Accountant for The Warehouse Project and Parklife, you will be responsible for supporting the production of timely and accurate management accounts for operating projects within both companies. The role reports to the Finance Manager and will work closely with the Finance and Operations teams to provide accurate and timely management accounts to agreed deadlines.

The role is principally concerned with the preparation of monthly P&L accounts, balance sheet reconcilliations and journals to comply with established SOX procedures operated by Live Nation Corporate. This Involves review and adjustments of all event accruals and deferals to ensure balances held at year end have relevant supporting documentation.

Additional responsibilities include the preparation of monthly cashflows based on forecast activities and maintaining P&Ls.

What we can offer you
On top of a competitive salary and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and innovators in live music, events and festivals, we have a fantastic benefits package. This includes but is not limited to tickets to shows across the Live Nation family, unlimited annual leave, healthcare benefits including mental health support and enhanced parental benefits.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
• Proven experience within a management accounting function
• Financial / management reporting experience working to tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills
• Qualified/part qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong administration, time management and presentation skills
• Able to handle pressure and conflicting deadlines

Desired / Not Essential
• Media/entertainment/FMCG background
• Experience with Oracle and BPC
• AAT or Accounting Degree would be advantageous but not essential

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
• Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude
• Forward thinking with a positive attitude towards change
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Deadline focused
• Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others
• Happy to be flexible in working hours to facilitate working/attending the festivals

What the role includes
• Produce monthly management accounts
• Review and explain monthly variances vs forecast/budget
• Upload event flash results and post any required adjustments
• Assist FM with project reconciliation of events, ensuring relevant level of support is held before year end
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for review with FM, and action any adjustments, follow ups that are needed
• Monthly cashflow reports in line with forecast updates, review with FM
• Manage shows 'external shows' P&Ls

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk6owp-18-222-34-209-42 in your application.