Finance Assistant - Client Settlements (Maternity Cover)

at  Live Nation

Job Summary:
Location – London, UK (Hybrid)
Division – Ticketmaster UK
Line Manager – Client Settlement Contract Supervisor
Contract Terms – 12-month Maternity Cover, Full-Time

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (OR TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Understanding of the accounts payable function and the ability to undertake related, complex
• reconciliations
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivating and able to work under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to review and interpret contracts while being able to recognise the implications for payment terms and conditions
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook is requisite
• Experience with SAP/Oracle would be advantageous
• Experience with VBA would be advantageous

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritise
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Detailed and thorough approach
• Strong customer awareness
• Flexibility to meet deadlines

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Ensuring the correct and accurate setup of contracts and events in the ticketing settlement system
• and that all entries and adjustments are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Running daily error and revenue reports, following up with relevant departments and amending errors
• Daily clearing of vendor differences between ticketing and settlement systems including investigating and reconciling significant differences
• Verifying and reconciling client invoices to match the settlement system, making appropriate corrections as necessary and processing for payment within deadlines
• Assisting with weekly payment runs and ensuring that payments are processed accurately and by deadlines
• Regular liaison with Clients, Client Account Managers, Event Programming, Sales, Legal and Marketing
• Documenting current and new processes
• Assisting in testing of replacement processes and suggesting improvements
• Providing assistance, support and cover within the Settlements Department as necessary
• Preparing reports as requested by Upper Management
• Providing training within Finance and other departments, as required
• Adhering to SOX/internal controls and Ticketmaster policies and procedures
• Additional ad hoc projects and duties, as necessary

YOU MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

• Accounts Payable Assistant
• Settlements Assistant
• Ticketing Administration