Finance Assistant

Broadwick; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and venue company is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its financial operations in London. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes such as accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and payroll data processing. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, good Microsoft Office proficiency, and a detail-oriented mindset. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable function and related processes.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and manage the Purchase Order process.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and relationships with stakeholders.
• Contribute to quarterly VAT return preparation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Good Microsoft Office skills

Highly organised and proactive

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Accounting qualification (in progress or seeking to commence)

Job description

Role: Finance Assistant
Reports into: Management Accountant
Location: London
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week)

Who we are:

Broadwick is a multifaceted international company with headquarters in London who create, develop, own and operate a diverse portfolio of venues, spaces, events and experiences.

We believe in redefining spaces and how people experience music, art, culture and recreation by breaking down the traditional barriers. Our history and heritage is deeply rooted in music, building a portfolio of 20 global festivals before selling the portfolio in 2019 to focus on our growing portfolio of venues that includes Printworks London, Depot Mayfield Manchester, Drumsheds London, Exhibition London and Magazine London.

Collectively we strive to push boundaries and disrupt the cultural landscape by combining big thinking, bold ideas and commercial intelligence to produce spaces and experiences for discerning audiences in inspiring locations.

Our team:

Our Finance team values accuracy, clarity and insight. We are passionate about high-quality data and delivering meaningful analysis to support performance and decision-making. We believe in strong controls, excellent reporting, and close partnership with our stakeholders to help the business succeed.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a driven and organised individual to support the Broadwick Services Finance team as a Finance Assistant. You’ll help ensure our financial operations are accurate, efficient and aligned with internal control standards. Your work will directly support timely reporting and sound financial management across the Broadwick Group.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Finance Operations & Reporting

• Support the Accounts Payable function and related processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Manage the Purchase Order process and monitor expenditure.
• Oversee business unit expenses and credit card processing.
• Help commercial teams with IR35 compliance checks.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and build strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Contribute to quarterly VAT return preparation.
• Assist with intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Support year-end accounts and reporting tasks.
• Process monthly and fortnightly payroll data.

Process Improvement

• Support Identify and drive improvements to existing finance processes, including automation opportunities.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.

Team

• Deliver work that supports our team culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Communicating your training needs and actively participating in your own development in line with the line manager’s expectations.
• Creating a work environment that aligns with Broadwick values and principles.

Other

• Carrying out ad hoc duties when required to.

You’ll need to have:

• Strong written and verbal communication; able to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability for your work.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice to haves:

• Progressing toward or seeking to commence an accounting qualification.
• Interest in the music, arts or entertainment industries.
• Willingness to develop a deeper financial understanding of the business.