At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead month-end activities and manage cash flow for a dynamic events management company.
- Company: Join a fast-growing business in the music sector, passionate about event management.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and the chance to shape financial strategies.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a pivotal role while working in a vibrant industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in management accounting, preferably in events, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
You must meet all the 'essential criteria' for your application to be considered.
Company details and job overview: Kenton Black Finance are currently partnered with a growing, dynamic and flourishing business who are fast becoming market leaders in the North West. A business built on a passion for event management, mainly in the music sector, they have several revenue streams. With a firm footing, the business is now at a critical point as they continue to grow. This new role is a pivotal appointment and will suit someone with a passion within the sector who is keen to use their accounting skills to aid decision making. A newly created position, this role will report directly to the CEO and take the lead on month-end activity, as well as cash management.
Your new role as the Management Accountant: This role is pivotal to maintaining accurate financial records, managing month-end and supporting the development of tight financial controls for the business. Typical duties will involve updating and reconciling financial ledgers, assisting with the preparation of annual budgets for the company and maintaining cashflow. Hands-on, you will also take the lead, supported by juniors to ensure financial documents such as sales invoices, processing bills, purchase orders and bank reconciliations are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Complying with financial laws and regulations alongside in-house policies, you shall be responsible for the maintenance of complex ledgers and enable decision making.
Experience & Skills required to apply:
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant within events management or similar sector
- Strong knowledge of month-end process and ledger management principles
- Proficiency in accounting software and the use of Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with team members and external stakeholders
- A relevant qualification in finance or accounting is preferred but not essential
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy.
