We're working with a live promotions music group who are looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting the finance function across day-to-day transactional finance, supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end processes in a fast-paced, creative environment! Responsibilities: Processing invoices for operational costs and managing weekly payment runs Processing artist and talent invoices relating to festivals and live events, including managing associated payment runs Maintaining AP and AR ledgers, including supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoicing queries Sharing remittances with suppliers and external partners Performing bank reconciliations Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting into the Group consolidation system Assisting with overseas withholding tax matters relating to festival artists Supporting the maintenance and improvement of financial controls and reporting accuracy Working closely with colleagues across finance and wider business teams to ensure accurate financial information is provided Supporting ad-hoc reporting and finance projects as required Requirements: Previous experience within a bookkeeping or finance assistant role, with strong AP ledger experience AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified by experience Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Experience using Xero would be advantageous Experience within the hospitality, entertainment or live events sector would be beneficial, though not essential Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.