Event Accountant | Live Entertainment Business| London (Hybrid) | £50K

Event Accountant | Live Entertainment Business | London (Hybrid) | £50K

This role is part of a fast‑growing live entertainment business operating at the intersection of music, culture and global travel experiences, producing afro‑centric festivals, tours and club shows worldwide.

Salary is within the £50K range, with the final amount based on skills and experience.

Contact: jack.watson@harmonicfinance.com

Base Pay Range

£50,000

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Director and working closely with Festival Directors, Production, Operations and Artist Booking teams, the Event Accountant owns the financial lifecycle of live music events — from pre‑production budgeting to post‑show settlement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Pre‑Event: Build and manage detailed event budgets and cash flow forecasts, support management with cost planning and financial feasibility analysis, coordinate artist and crew per diems, prepare daily/weekly financial reporting for promoters, liaise with promoters to resolve financial queries and discrepancies.
• Post‑Event: Prepare and complete show settlements, review and verify promoter settlement statements, reconcile all event costs and revenues in NetSuite, deliver clear financial summaries to senior stakeholders and promoters.
• Ad Hoc: Support internal and external audits with event documentation, assist with purchase order processes and financial controls.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in event accounting, live entertainment or touring finance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with creative and non‑finance teams.
• Process‑driven mindset with a passion for improving systems and controls.
• Proactive, positive and highly organised.

Why Apply?

• Work within a culturally driven, globally recognised live entertainment business.
• Gain exposure to large‑scale international festivals and tours.
• Be part of a growing finance function with real scope for progression.
• Collaborative, inclusive and high‑energy working environment.

Salary & package

Salary is within the £50,000 range, commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

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At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level: Associate, Employment type: Full‑time, Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance, Industries: Events Services, Entertainment Providers, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.