full time event accountant at from the fields
Job type: Permanent, full time
Salary £30,000 – £36,000 per year
From The Fields’ Event Accountant
From The Fields is looking for an Event Accountant to work across its portfolio of events including the award-winning Kendal Calling and bluedot festivals.
Successful applicants will have knowledge and experience of working in finance and have strong numeracy and computer literacy skills.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Event Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller overseeing the tasks listed below, among other responsibilities
- Preparation and assistance in monthly management accounts, including completion of prepayments, accruals, fixed asset adjustments, and annual financial statements
- Weekly collation of internal ticket sales reports and monthly reconciliation of ticket revenue
- Completion of OneSource submissions, VAT returns, and FEU returns
- Liaise with budget holders for weekly updates and report to festival directors
- Monthly reconciliation of ticket revenue and collation of internal ticket sales reports
- Accounts Payable management, Sales ledger management, and general office administration
Skills & Experience
- Excellent technical, analytical, and reporting skills
- Rigorous, methodical, and well organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong IT capabilities, detailed knowledge of the main Microsoft applications including excellent Excel knowledge (lookups, pivot tables, formulae etc.)
- Excellent numeracy and verbal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure whilst prioritising effectively
- AAT Level 4 or higher level accounting qualifications preferred
Benefits
- Salary £30,000 – £36,000 per year
- 28 days holiday
- Hybrid working – 2/3 days weekly in the office at Manchester M4 1DW
Applications should be submitted with a CV and covering letter to hello@fromthefields.co.uk