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: Broadwick's Finance team are passionate about accuracy, beautifully presented data and driving insight into company performance.
We love spreadsheets and KPI's however we strive to understand the business further and partner effectively with key stakeholders.
This enables everyone to understand the levers that impact the business the most.
We want to deliver best in class reporting and make sure there is enough control so the business can outperform its goals.
What we're looking for: We're looking for a passionate and motivated person to join the Finance team as a Finance Assistant.
Our team is responsible for the numbers behind the art.
We capture and report all the financial data for the various entities that make up the collective Broadwick Group, which is used to aid the leadership team to make long term strategic decisions about the business.
What you'll be responsible for: Finance Administration Management of your business units accounts payable process including being the key business contact for all AP related queries.
Responding to queries and questions via email and on the phone, as well as contacting new suppliers to confirm bank details.
Processing weekly show income invoices and ensuring the amounts received reconcile.
Maintaining and preparing bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and up to date financial records.
Monitor accounts receivable, ensuring collections are made on time and managing overdue accounts.
Management of the PO process.
Management of your business unit's expenses and credit card process.
Helping commercial teams perform IR35 checks.
Processing weekly payment run and uploading to the bank.
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and developing relationships with business partners.
Assisting in the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
Assisting with the preparation of year end accounts and reports.
Supporting the wider team as required.
Team 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 skills and the ability to adapt your messaging for different audiences.
Basic Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
The ability to be proactive and organised, as you will assist with managing multiple projects that the finance team are working on.
The ability and keen appetite to take ownership of your designated tasks.
A strong attention to detail.
Nice to haves: Knowledge and passion for the music and entertainment industry.
Willingness to develop their financial understanding of how a business works.
Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role is desirable.