Job Summary:

Company: Ticketmaster Ireland

Department: Finance

Location: Dublin

Reports to: Finance Manager

Working hours: 15 hours per week plus additional time as required

THE TEAM

Ticketmaster has been operating in Ireland since 1997. Recognised as the market leader in ticketing, the business is constantly investing in technology innovation and has a commitment to deliver world class service across the entertainment, Arts and Sport ticketing sectors. Since launching its website in May 1998, Ticketmaster has established itself as the most popular and trusted destination for tickets North & South. Ticketmaster Ireland is part of Ticketmaster International. We engage with one million fans across social media platforms every day. Ticketmaster is a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc company. Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management, connecting over 580 million fans across all of our concert and ticketing platforms in 46 countries in 2019. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show. In 2019, Live Nation connected nearly 98m fans to more than 40,000 events for over 5,000 artists. Ticketmaster sold over 485 million tickets through its systems globally that year for nearly 11,500 customers across multiple event categories. We believe Live Nation are the largest live entertainment company in the world.

THE JOB

As a member of the Finance Team, you will be pivotal in ensuring our Accounts Payable function operates smoothly. You will interact with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure that invoices and accounts are reconciled and paid in a timely fashion. You will also take ownership of processing employee expenses, ensuring all claims are accurate, compliant and paid promptly. You will work closely with the wider Finance team to resolve outstanding queries and ensure Ops accounts are reconciled in a timely fashion.

We are not looking for just ‘a numbers person’, but someone who can work on their own to resolve issues as they arise. The role will be varied and involve working with a range of internal and external data sets, as well as building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally. The individual will be working with a variety of systems and be able to use any and all means to get to the right numbers.

The ideal candidate is reliable, efficient, understand the workings in a Finance Dept, and thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Knowledge or passion of the music/entertainment industry is a must.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Cash

Preparation of a daily Bank Reconciliations and submission of cash balances and forecasts to Group Treasury.
Posting payments and receipts to the bank.
Regular posting of creditors payments and maintenance of Aged Creditors balances
Preparation of lodgements to the bank.

Accounts Payable

Processing of AP invoices to the accounting system, including correct account allocation.
Preparation of AP invoice payment runs that are authorised by the relevant Managers
Purchase Ledger, Creditor Reconciliations and Vendor maintenance
Posting and reimbursement of staff expense claims weekly.
Dealing with Supplier Queries in a timely manner.
Assist with preparation of audit files.

Payroll

Provide support and cover when needed in preparation of payroll and distribution of payslips
Weekly reconciliations of payroll reports
Setting up of payments on internet banking system

Preparation of payroll related Revenue and CSO returns in time with payments

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

Previous experience working in a finance department
Experience of working in a multi-division and international company preferred.
Great teammate with strong communication and social skills
Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and prevent potential problems, as well as challenge and improve existing processes.
Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting basics
Highly motivated and dynamic – ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets in a time-conscious manner
Previous knowledge working with Oracle and Excel a real plus but not required
Professional appearance and attitude

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

Proactive attitude
Self-Starter, capable of working both on their own initiative and as part of team.
Ability to remain positive and calm under pressure.
Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others
An ongoing interest in solving and improving financial issues
Hands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
Possesses excellent organisation and time management skills and can manage multiple assignments concurrently.

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.

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