Job Description
Company: Academy Music Group
Location: Brixton, London
Reports to: Financial Controller
Working hours: Fixed term contract until Spring 2026, full time, 40 hours per week
Role
The Senior Accountant plays an important part in the day-to-day running of the Finance department of Academy Music Group. Requiring a high level of attention to detail, the role supports the Senior Financial and Management Accountants, reconciling various Balance Sheet accounts and producing month end Management Accounts for multiple venues.
Our Team
The team comprises approximately 18 individuals with a wealth of experience working within Academy Music Group/Live Nation and other organisations.
Whilst the role has ownership of specific functions, the emphasis within the Finance department is on teamwork. The smooth running of the department, and the company, is dependent on all individuals focusing on team goals as well as individual. This is particularly important around tight deadlines, at month end, and year end. We support each other by maintaining an atmosphere of approachability and are committed to building authentic and valuable relationships within the team.
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA, finalist/newly qualified, or by experience
• Computer Literacy – Excel, Outlook
• Strong administration and time management skills
• Experience working in a busy finance department
• Balance sheet accounts
• Month end management accounts
• Good working knowledge of debits and credits
Desirable:
• SOX experience
• Experience using Oracle
Behaviours
• Strong attention to detail
• Deadline focused
• Detailed and thorough approach
• Ability to work on own initiative & self-motivation to handle conflicting deadlines
• Team Player
What the Role Involves
• Various Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Month end Management Accounts for multiple venues
• Assist with month end forecasting and reporting packs
• Assist with review of Accounts Assistants' reconciliations
• Assist with year-end audit as required
• Ad-hoc analysis and tasks
Our Company
Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK's leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.
AMG 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. #LI-SL1 #AMG
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 19th May. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm077v-3-142-164-120-42 in your application.