ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT:
Village Underground and Earth are looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day business accounting and maximize the financial efficiency of the organization.
The right candidate will understand that up-to-date and accurate financial information is both central and critical to the fine tuning & balancing required in a self-financed arts organization business model.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily/weekly financial administration:
* Reconciling daily sales.
* Coding and posting invoices.
* Raising sales invoices.
* Preparing and processing weekly supplier payments.
* Assist with certain month end tasks.
* Filing and admin.
* Answering queries from suppliers and customers.
* Update Performing rights schedule (PRS) on a monthly basis.
* Reconciling bank accounts.
Monthly/quarterly financial administration:
* Assist the Management Accountant in producing the monthly management accounts.
* Assist with events analysis and data gathering.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* Experience working in a similar role.
* Effective communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Good level of computer literacy – able to use word processing, database, spreadsheets, Internet and emails accurately and confidently.
* Experience of using Xero accounting software or similar would be advantageous.
* Ability to work well in a small team and manage own time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
About Village Underground & EartH:
Village Underground and EartH are iconic music venues in London, hosting over 200,000 people and staging more than 500 performances annually. Over the years, we've worked with a diverse range of artists, including rising stars like Little Simz, Nubya Garcia, and Arlo Parks, as well as established names like Four Tet, A$AP Rocky, and Charli XCX. Additionally, EartH's Studio 36 provides free studio time, mentorship programs, and events for local young talent.
In addition to nurturing talent, we've collaborated with notable agencies and brands on commercial projects over the years, including partnerships with companies like Broadwick Agency, Amplify and Bearded Kitten, Vivienne Westwood, Adidas, Spotify, and Sony, to name a few.
Contract & Salary:
* Full time (42.5 hours/week).
* Hybrid working (min 3 days in the office).
* Salary £28,000-£28,500.
* Start date ASAP.
* Candidates who currently have a valid work permit allowing them to work in the UK for the duration of this contract are welcome to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications for this role which would require us to obtain a certificate of sponsorship or permit to work in the UK.
To apply:
* Please email jobs@villageunderground.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter as separate PDF attachments.
* Subject line Accounts Assistant.
* Deadline Sunday 16 November.
* Please fill in the Equal Opportunities Monitor form here .
Access:
Please note that due to the nature of the buildings, our offices are not accessible to those with limited mobility due to the absence of lifts or ramps.
Contact:
If you have any questions about the role, its specifications or the recruitment process, please contact Amelie Snyers (amelie@villageunderground.co.uk).
Agencies:
No agencies at this time, thanks!