Event Accountant

IMG LIVE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events and experiences company is seeking an Event Accountant to act as the key finance contact for events like the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic. The candidate must have strong accounting qualifications (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) and relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing event finances, ensuring accurate budgeting, and working closely with the finance director. Excellent IT and communication skills, along with the ability to manage large data sets under pressure, are essential. This role is full-time with occasional work outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Excellent planning & organisational skills to achieve multiple & conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to manage and reconcile large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Assume position as key finance contact for major tennis events.
• Support the VP, Finance Director.
• Be onsite representing finance.
• Own detailed business planning and cash flow planning.
• Ensure accurate revenue planning and ops budgets.
• Manage month-end P&L and balance sheet.

Skills

Strong IT skills (especially Microsoft Office)

Excellent communication skills

Process orientated

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP accounting software

Job description

Event Accountant

MARI is a global events and experiences company with a portfolio of premium live properties across sports, art, and entertainment. These include the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments and Frieze, a leading voice in contemporary art, as well as Barrett-Jackson, the Premium U.S. Collector Car Auction Company. MARI delivers unforgettable live experiences that connect people, inspire audiences, and shape culture.

Location: London – Chiswick Park  Time type: Full time  Posted: 7 Days Ago  Job requisition id: JR27476

What You'll Do

The Event Accountant will be the key finance contact on the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, and also do some work on the Madrid Open and other events. The candidate must have a proactive and adaptive approach to work as well as a willingness and interest in understanding the nature of the business and the many factors affecting it.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Assume position as key finance contact on the following events: Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, and Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
• The role will support the VP, Finance Director
• Business Partner with the Event Directors and Ops team to support on event finances
• Work with the VP and/or senior director of each event to ensure they have clear and concise information for decision making
• Be onsite representing finance
• Ensure all revenue planning and ops budgets are up to date and reconcilable – working with the business teams to do so, allowing for accurate pre and post-show flashes and timely close out of event finances
• Ensure applicable taxes are accounted for appropriately by checking treatment with internal tax team
• Own the bottom‑up detailed business planning and cash flow planning
• Own scenario analysis
• Risks and Opps are flagged as necessary
• Where applicable, insurance claims are calculated, supported, and submitted in a suitable timeframe
• Ensure the VP, Finance Director is fully informed of all necessary items
• Work with VP, Finance Director to:
  • Ensure the month‑end P&L and BS reflects the reality of the current view
  • Provide commentary to any variance to plan
  • Ensure weekly cash flow requests are accurate and complete
  • Weekly and ad‑hoc sales reports are accurate and complete
  • Quarterly commission statements issued to the Sales Team are accurate and complete
• Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s) / unsocial hours / travel etc
• Will be required to work occasionally outside of standard working hours or at weekends at events

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
• Strong IT skills (especially Microsoft Office)
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Process orientated and able to manage and reconcile large data sets
• Flexibility
• Excellent planning & organisational skills to achieve multiple & sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong focus on seeking efficiencies with attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and individually but also as a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Event experience
• SAP accounting software

Working Conditions

London, Chiswick Park, Perm, Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm.