Accounts Assistant

Village Underground; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known music venue in London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day business accounting and maximize financial efficiency. The role includes financial administration and assisting with management accounts. Candidates should have relevant experience and communication skills. Hybrid working is available with a salary of £28,000-£28,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good level of computer literacy – able to use word processing and spreadsheets confidently.
• Experience with Xero accounting software or similar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Daily financial administration including reconciling sales and coding invoices.
• Monthly management accounts assistance and events analysis.
• Handling queries from suppliers and customers.

Skills

Experience working in a similar role

Effective communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good level of computer literacy

Experience with Xero accounting software

Ability to work well in a team

Job description

Village Underground and EartH are looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage the day‑to‑day business accounting and maximise the financial efficiency of the organisation.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily/weekly financial administration: reconciling daily sales, coding and posting invoices, raising sales invoices, preparing and processing weekly supplier payments, filing and admin, answering queries from suppliers and customers, updating Performing Rights Schedule (PRS) monthly, reconciling bank accounts.
• Monthly/quarterly financial administration: assisting the Management Accountant in producing monthly management accounts and helping with events analysis and data gathering.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good level of computer literacy – able to use word processing, database, spreadsheets, Internet and e‑mail confidently.
• Experience with Xero accounting software or similar is advantageous.
• Ability to work well in a small team and manage own time.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About Village Underground & EartH:
Village Underground and EartH are iconic music venues in London, hosting over 200,000 people and staging more than 500 performances annually. Over the years, we have worked with a diverse range of artists, including rising stars such as Little Simz, Nubya Garcia and Arlo Parks, and established names like Four Tet, A$AP Rocky and Charli XCX. EartH’s Studio 36 provides free studio time, mentorship programmes and events for local young talent. We also collaborate with notable agencies and brands on commercial projects, partnering with companies such as Broadwick Agency, Amplify, Bearded Kitten, Vivienne Westwood, Adidas, Spotify and Sony.

CONTRACT & SALARY

• Full time (42.5 hours/week), hybrid working (min 3 days in the office).
• Salary: £28,000‑£28,500 per annum.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Candidates must hold a valid UK work permit for the duration of this contract; we cannot sponsor.

TO APPLY

• Please email us with your CV and a cover letter as separate PDF attachments.
• Subject line: Accounts Assistant.
• Deadline: Sunday 16 November.
• Applications should be submitted via email; no agencies are currently being considered.

Access: Due to the nature of the buildings, our offices are not accessible to those with limited mobility because of the absence of lifts or ramps.

Experience: Required, Full‑time, Schedule Monday‑Friday, 09:00‑17:30, Salary £2,333.33–£2,375 monthly.