Assistant Management Accountant

We are Legends Global! Legends Global delivers world-class solutions in sport, entertainment, and live events, combining international expertise with a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions. We partner with leading clients to create memorable experiences worldwide. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and innovation, we foster a collaborative culture guided by our values — Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — where every team member can thrive and make an impact.

The Venue: OVO Arena Wembley is one of the UK’s most legendary concert and events venues. With a rich history that goes back to its days as the Empire Pool and Sports Arena, the building has played host to numerous events including the 1948 and 2012 Olympics and for over 60 years, the 12,500 capacity Arena has seen some of the biggest names in music walk through its doors from Queen, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles to David Bowie, Cher, Michael Jackson, Madonna and ABBA. Hosting over 100 shows a year, the venue welcomes around 1 million fans every year.

About The Role: As our Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll be more than a numbers specialist; you’ll be a key partner in shaping the financial heartbeat of one of the UK’s most iconic venues. You will support our Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial intelligence that helps our teams make confident, strategic decisions. Your work will directly influence how we plan, perform and grow. Apply your analytical expertise in a fast‑paced, inspiring environment where no two days — or events — are ever the same. From supporting monthly reporting and forecasting, to preparing event settlements for some of the biggest shows in the world, you’ll help ensure the Arena continues to thrive as a hub of innovation, culture and shared experience.

If you’re motivated by impact, excited by the buzz of live entertainment, and ready to grow your finance career within a global organisation redefining venue experiences, then this role offers you the stage to do your best work.

What We Can Offer: Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too - enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of while you contribute to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield, Legends Global will support these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time, you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global, you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Producing key financial management information, including employee costings, cost‑of‑sales analysis, monthly commission statements and event‑level profitability reporting.
• Supporting financial reporting cycles, assisting with monthly management accounts, annual budget and forecast preparation, weekly forecast reporting and event flash reports.
• Developing and maintaining robust event accounting processes to assess performance, maximise efficiencies and provide accurate financial insights for decision‑making.
• Ensuring strong financial control, performing audits, identifying discrepancies or procedural failures, and monitoring for unusual activity to maintain compliance with internal controls.
• Providing essential support for audits and project work, including Year‑End Audit documentation preparation and undertaking ad hoc financial analysis or reporting as required.

We Are Looking For Someone With:

• 12 Months minimum experience in a finance role.
• Qualified AAT/Finance degree or relevant finance experience to the role.
• Strong accuracy and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyse information and resolve issues effectively.
• A proactive and reactive working style, confidently managing your own workload and adapting to changing priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid knowledge of wider IT systems, enabling efficient and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and clear communication, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and reporting.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage- Interview with Finance Director (UK Venues)

Inclusive Workplace: At Legends Global, we’re shaping a greener, faster, and more innovative future for the entertainment industry — and there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re an inclusive organisation built on trust, collaboration, and respect, where every voice matters. We value diversity, equal opportunity, and flexible working, and we’re committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any adjustments, please let us know. Apply today to make an impact from day one — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early.