Event Management Accountant

Marc Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company in Hammersmith is seeking a qualified Event Accountant to join their dynamic team. This permanent role will involve acting as a strategic finance partner for event execution, providing vital financial advice and support. Ideal candidates should possess ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications, and have strong data management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Ability to manage and reconcile large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support financial aspects of event execution and serve onsite finance representative.
• Collaborate with the Senior Finance Manager to provide actionable financial insights.
• Conduct scenario analysis and communicate financial risks.

Skills

Communication

Data Management

Process Orientation

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

A fantastic new role has arisen for an Event Accountant to join a prestigious company based in Hammersmith.

This is a permanent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant looking to directly add value in a progressive team at the centre of thrilling events.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as a strategic finance partner to Event Directors and Operations teams, supporting all financial aspects of event execution.
2. Serve as the onsite finance representative, providing real-time oversight and support during events.
3. Collaborate closely with the Senior Finance Manager and event VPs to deliver clear, actionable financial insights to guide decision-making.
4. Own detailed, bottom-up business planning and cash flow forecasting for events.
5. Maintain up-to-date and reconcilable revenue forecasts and operational budgets by partnering with business teams, enabling accurate flash reporting and timely financial close post-event.
6. Conduct scenario analysis to support risk assessment and contingency planning.
7. Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities as needed.
8. Coordinate with the internal tax team to ensure appropriate tax treatments are applied.
9. Where applicable, prepare, support, and submit insurance claims within required timeframes.
10. Partner with the management team to ensure the month-end P&L and balance sheet reflect current business realities.
11. Provide clear commentary on variances between actuals and plan.
12. Ensure the Senior Finance Manager is fully briefed on all critical issues and updates.
13. Deliver accurate and timely weekly cash flow requests.
14. Prepare and validate weekly and ad hoc sales reports.
15. Ensure quarterly commission statements issued to the Sales Team are accurate and complete.

Requirements:

• Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA
• Excellent communication skills
• Process orientated and able to manage and reconcile large data sets

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