Event Accountant - entertainment

  • Handle Recruitment
  • Sep 11, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

We're looking for a Event/Show Accountant to join the finance team of a well know entertainment business. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in managing venue settlements, bookkeeping and the financial administration of live shows across the UK. This role will be on an initial temporary basis with potential to go permanent.

Key responsibilities:

  • Process venue settlements and show reconciliations
  • Manage supplier invoices, payment runs and customer invoicing
  • Perform bank, credit card and supplier reconciliations
  • Liaise with venues, promoters and internal stakeholders
  • Support month-end processes and continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

  • 2+ years' experience in live entertainment, concert promotions or event finance
  • Experience with Xero and good Excel skills

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.