Finance Analyst (Graduate)

Skiddle was born in 2001 as a what's on guide and began selling tickets in 2006 and is now one of the UK's most loved ticketing services selling tickets for tens of thousands of events throughout the UK, from independent club nights through to 60,000 capacity festivals. Skiddle currently sells tickets for the likes of The Warehouse Project, Creamfields, Digbeth Dining Club and Live Nation, and hundreds of independent venues and promoters across the country. Likewise, we host the largest festival guide in Europe.

Role Summary:

We have an opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our forward-thinking Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with year-end and audit
• Processing payment runs and remittances
• Ongoing system and control improvements
• Additional ad-hoc reporting

Person Specification:

The successful candidate for this role will have a thirst for knowledge allowing them to gain a strong command of the company’s policies and who has a can-do attitude, is extremely organised and possesses a high level of communication both internally and externally with a desire to achieve, no matter how challenging the request.

We are looking for an enthusiastic talented individual who will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment upholding our core values through authenticity. Someone who is passionate and loves what they do and looks to continually improve their skills.

This role would suit someone who has a strong academic background and who is eager to start a career in Finance.

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to process functions and formulas in Microsoft Office Excel
• Ability to work towards deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and spoken English
• 2:1 degree as a minimum

What can Skiddle offer:

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, you can look forward to excellent working conditions in a progressive and growing company. We have a friendly informal and lively culture, where everyone is trusted to take ownership of their own workload. You’ll be challenged but rewarded by working for this evolving business, where you’ll enjoy team outings, charity fundraising activities and going to events.

We can offer:

• Study support (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Friendly, open, informal, and most important equal working environment where management are all approachable
• Cycle to work scheme / Tech scheme after 1 year service
• Electric Car scheme after 1 year service
• Company pension
• Health insurance provided by Vitality after 1 year service
• Sick Pay
• Future career progression
• Increase holiday entitlement after 1 year service
• Free parking
• Casual Dress

Please note: The head office is easily accessible from the M6 however rurally based; therefore, own transportation is highly recommended.

Important Information: The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be confirmed to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.