Project Accountant

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team to work on a multi-million-pound construction project as a Project Accountant. You will ensure compliance with HMRC's Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and VAT, contribute to financial structuring, and engage with internal and external stakeholders. This full-time role requires relevant experience in the construction industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage project financial operations effectively. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the company's commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits to support mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, ideally hands-on in CIS and VAT compliance.
• Prior experience in a similar role on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience in a contracting or consultancy capacity is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of CIS compliance.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure accurate CIS documentation and timely payments.
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns.
• Monitor project costs and budgets.
• Manage the project bank account and cashflows.

Skills

CIS compliance

VAT compliance

Proficient in Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ATT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary:

Company: Live Nation

Department: Finance

Location: Brixton, London

Reports to: Finance & Commercial Director

Working Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed term, expected duration 3 years. From 1st Sept 2025.

Role Description

Join a high-profile, multi-million-pound construction project. We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute Project Accountant with construction industry experience to support the financial operations of this complex build, ensuring compliance with HMRC's Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), VAT compliance and contributing to the financial structuring of the project, including debt funding arrangements and monitoring project cash flows.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• ATT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience desirable
• Proven experience in within the construction industry, ideally with hands on experience in CIS and VAT compliance.
• Prior experience in a similar role, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience working in a contracting or consultancy capacity is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, (both written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Oracle would be beneficial.

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• A "can-do" attitude.
• Team player.
• Proactive and confident, working using own initiative.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to work to short lead times and meet strict deadlines.

What the role includes

Compliance and Management

• Oversee and manage all aspects of CIS compliance, including verification, tax deductions (including tax statements) and monthly returns.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure accurate CIS documentation and timely payments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HMRC regulations and implement changes as required.
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns.

Project Accounting

• Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts in collaboration with the commercial and project management teams.
• Manage the project bank account and cashflows
• Monitor and administer the project bank account and ensure monthly funding requirements of developer, project manager and council are met and in accordance with legal contracts and external financing requirements / covenants

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal teams (finance, legal, commercial) and external stakeholders (contractors, funders, HMRC)
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 28th July 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.

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• A competitive salary, and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing
• A competitive salary, and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing