Job Summary:

Title: Accountant

Location: Athens, Greece

Division: Ticketmaster Hellas S.A.

Line Manager: Financial Controller of Ticketmaster Hellas S.A.

Contract Terms: Permanent, 40 hours per week

THE TEAM

The role will report to Financial Controller of Ticketmaster Sports, a proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, with more than 40 years of experience, is the world's leading live event ticketing company selling over 465 million tickets each year in over 29 countries worldwide.

THE JOB

The Accountant will provide support to financial director and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns. Accountant will be a key member of the finance team who is responsible for the finalisation of month-end and year-end accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries as per established and statutory accounting standards
• Assist in preparing monthly reports, financial statements, and budgets.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Meet reporting deadlines (external and internal ones)
• Prepare documentation and assist in financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Assist with tax preparation and compliance, including VAT, payroll taxes, and other relevant taxes.
• Administration tasks related to the duties of the position as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS)

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or related economic studies
• Minimum 4-5 years in a similar role, in a Finance Department
• Good knowledge of Greek Accounting standards, Greek Tax Law and IFRS or relevant certification will be considered as an asset
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability of deadlines attainment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are required.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL REQUIREMENTS)

• The ability to work to strict time constraints
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to follow instruction and undertake a varied workload in a fast-paced environment and prioritise competing demands

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.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-RL

Team is currently away and will start reviewing applications in the beginning of September, thanks for your patience.