Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary:

Location : London, UK

Division : Ticketmaster UK

Line Manager : Finance Manager, General Ledger

Contract Terms: Maternity Cover until end of 2026, Full-Time

THE TEAM

You will be an integral member of the wider General Ledger team who are responsible for recording and processing all the operational transactions for the Ticketmaster UK Group.

THE JOB

The purpose of this role is to process and oversee all aspects of the Accounts Payable function with a focus on reviewing operational expenses and to support the Finance Supervisor, as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Daily invoice scanning, entry and processing

Matching, batching and coding invoices

Raising, matching and recording purchase orders

Maintaining new and existing supplier/staff accounts on Oracle

Processing staff expenses in line with company policy

Preparing weekly payment runs

Follow up on supplier invoice/staff expense queries accordingly

Ensuring invoices are paid in a timely manner, based on due dates and payment terms

Preparing manual UK/International payments and liaising with treasury assistant

Reconciliation of supplier statements and accounts

Posting payments on a daily basis

Ad hoc duties as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

Essential

Intermediate/Advanced Excel knowledge

Good understanding of the AP function

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines

Attention to detail and high accuracy levels

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desirable

Experience with Oracle

Experience with Concur

Part-qualified accountant and/or studying (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

Accountable for your work

Self-motivated

Proactive approach to problem solving

Good organisational skills

Work collaboratively with co-workers

Good communication skills – clear, concise, and conscientious, both orally and in writing

Trustworthy

Professional attitude

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

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, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Ticketmaster may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.

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