Show Accountant

Music Week; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Senbla, part of the Luna Entertainment Group, seeks a Show Accountant to join the finance team and manage venue settlements and bookkeeping for UK shows, reporting to the Finance Director.

This role offers hands-on experience in live events finance, with responsibilities spanning invoicing, reconciliations and reporting, and requires at least 2 years in concert promotions or music industry finance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in concert promotions, event management or music industry finance.
• Excellent numeracy and Excel skills.
• Good understanding of VAT treatments.
• Understanding of FEU taxation and withholding tax.
• Studying towards a finance qualification such as AAT, CIMA or ACCA.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Xero and SAP accounting software experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and weekly BACS payments and setting up new supplier accounts.
• Raise customer sales invoices and chase debtors.
• Processing monthly credit card spends and Revolut spends, ensuring all receipts are saved.
• Monitoring and reconciling supplier statements, credit cards and show floats.
• Monitoring supplier and debtor month-end positions.
• Performing bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Overseeing the Accounts inbox and responding to finance-related queries from suppliers and budget holders.
• Supporting year-end audits.

Skills

Excel

VAT Knowledge

FEU Taxation

Finance Qualification Study

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Independent Working

Reconciliation

Chasing Debtors/Creditors

Education

Finance qualification study (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Xero

SAP

Job description

Senbla is a leading live entertainment promoter and producer, presenting over 600 shows annually across the UK and internationally. We specialise in premium touring productions, orchestral concerts, contemporary pop and rock performances, theatrical and performing arts, and immersive, experiential events. Our work spans indoor and outdoor settings and includes family entertainment, unique live experiences, and collaborations with world‑class artists, orchestras, and IP partners. As part of the Sony Music Masterworks family, Senbla delivers distinctive, high‑quality shows that combine artistic integrity with professional production excellence.

We are looking for a Show Accountant to join the finance department of Senbla and Luna Entertainment Group. The main purpose of the role is to provide specialised support in managing and processing venue settlements and bookkeeping for all shows across the UK, working directly under the supervision of the Finance Director.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with at least 2 years’ experience in concert promotions, event management or music industry finance who is looking to deepen their experience in the operational and financial side of live events within a dynamic and growing company.

The Role

The Show Accountant will support the management and processing of venue settlements and bookkeeping activities across the business, working closely with the Finance Director to ensure accurate and timely financial processing, reconciliations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and weekly BACS payments and setting up new supplier accounts
• Raise customer sales invoices and chase debtors
• Processing monthly credit card spends and Revolut spends, ensuring all receipts are saved
• Monitoring and reconciling supplier statements, credit cards and show floats
• Monitoring supplier and debtor month-end positions
• Performing bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
• Overseeing the Accounts inbox and responding to finance-related queries from suppliers and budget holders
• Supporting year-end audits

Show Settlement Accounting

• Chase final venue settlements for all previous night shows each morning
• Liaise with promoters and budget holders when queries arise during the settlement process
• Review venue settlements upon receipt and post to the Xero accounting system
• Maintain accurate records of settlement status and processing progress
• Ensure all venue settlements are processed by month-end
• Provide monthly status reports on settlement processing to the Finance Director
• Maintain a clear audit trail of settlement activities and approvals
• Assist the Finance Director and Operations team with updates to show P&Ls
• Support the Finance Director with preliminary show reconciliations
• Identification and resolution of issues as they arise
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to support robust and efficient processes and system improvements
• Develop strong relationships within finance and the wider business

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience in concert promotions, event management or music industry finance.

Key skills include:

• Excellent numeracy skills with strong attention to detail and intermediate level Excel proficiency
• Good understanding of VAT treatments
• Understanding of FEU taxation and withholding tax
• Studying towards a finance qualification such as AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage daily deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work methodically through high-volume processing tasks
• Excellent understanding of financial processes and reconciliation principles
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment
• Xero and SAP accounting software experience preferred but not essential
• Self-motivated with strong initiative in daily chase-up activities
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving settlement queries
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalation to the Finance Director
• Uses interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with venue contacts and internal teams
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in financial processing

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