Senior Finance Assistant in Uxbridge

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organise more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans.

Working Conditions: Fixed Term 12 Month Contract, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Accounts Payable: Setup Vendors in SAP, match PO’s with invoices and process invoices for payment. Advise Treasury in advance of any urgent payment requests. Liaise with Accounts Payable on all Payables issues – dealing with vendor enquiries including statement reconciliation. Manage and reconcile Barclaycard T&E incurred on credit cards using SAP system and liaise with Barclaycard holder and Accounts Payable regarding all credit card queries.
• Accounts Receivable: Setup Customers, with corresponding T code Contracts and Event Order numbers, raise Sales invoices per Sales agreements via Stadium. Assist in reconciling accounts receivable debt recovery.
• Bank Reconciliation: Review monthly bank reconciliation files from Corp team and provide commentary/coding for respective GLs, alongside chasing any missing AP items which are yet to be processed.
• Month End Close prep: Review GL entries and arrange for Journals to rectify any entries, setup the starting point for Gross Profit Model to be aligned with SAP and adding/removing any projects on lookup tables and individual transaction basis. Assist in variance analysis commentary.
• Audit Reviews: Annual assistance to provide Payable and Receivable support in line with requests from auditing body.
• Archiving: Ensuring and managing the paperless archiving of all financial documentation. Adhere to Company policies and H&S procedures. Deal with any other ad hoc related finance matters as required e.g. ad-hoc journals, reports etc.

You may also be required to carry out any other duties, which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances: Must be prepared to work additional hours as required to meet deadlines.

Key Results Areas:

• Timely invoice processing.
• Ensuring record keeping and archiving of Customer & Vendor contracts etc.
• Ensuring adherence to HMRC guidelines.
• Ensuring accurate cash flow, income and expense reports.

Person Specification:

Knowledge and Experience - Mandatory:

• Must be numerate and able to organise and deal with multiple tasks and determine priorities.
• Must be able to work without close supervision and have the initiative to deal with problems as they arise or refer them to supervisors for further investigation.
• Knowledge of the fibre distribution, television programme production, broadcast and postproduction business.
• Practical knowledge of SAP accounting system.
• Experience of working in a similar media-related environment within finance.
• Experience in month end close procedures.

Skills and Abilities - Mandatory:

• Proficient in Microsoft packages specifically Excel.
• Strong numeracy skills e.g., Mathematically competent.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with multiple tasks.
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify discrepancies or trends.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Knowledge of the SAP accounting system.

Qualifications and Training - Mandatory:

• Minimum of A level education or equivalent University degree or equivalent in a finance-related subject.
• Studying for a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA etc).
• Knowledge of the SAP accounting system.

Must be flexible and adaptable and prepared to work as part of a team and occasionally, irregular hours. Ability to organise and prioritise workload on a daily basis. Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results. Positive, professional and keen approach to work. Excellent attention to detail skills. Willingness to adapt to change and provide support where required.