Finance Assistant (London) (1-Year FTC)

Founded in 2001, Resident Advisor (RA) is one of the world's longest-running music media brands and a cornerstone of the dance, electronic and DJ ecosystem. The site's audience of over 6 million monthly users is drawn in by a combination of news, editorial, club listings and ticketing, RA-branded events at venues and festivals worldwide, original films and a weekly mix series that has run for 18 years. 

Purpose of the role:

Resident Advisor (RA) is looking for a Finance Assistant to join our growing global Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with at least one year of experience in finance or accounting who is eager to develop their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive individual who shares our passion for electronic music. In this role, you’ll support various finance functions, including accounts receivable, month-end, management reporting, and payment processing.

We believe in professional growth and will support relevant studies and development opportunities where appropriate. If you want to expand your finance skills within a leading global platform for electronic music, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable Processing: Manage the invoicing process across all our international entities. Supporting on the credit control process where required.
• Month-End Processes & Reconciliations: Support the finance team with month-end closing tasks, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals.
• Departmental Cost Updates: Assisting in tracking and updating departmental expenditures, ensuring budget accuracy and alignment.
• Promoter Payment Processing: Performs payments accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Assist with maintaining financial records and documentation.
• Provide general support to the finance team as needed.

We’re looking for:

• Minimum one year of experience in a junior finance or accounting role.
• Experience with processing payments and handling financial transactions.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of Quickbooks a plus

What we offer you:

• Generous annual leave policies aimed at promoting work-life balance.
• Flexibility in working arrangements, offering hybrid or remote work options based on role requirements and location. 
• Matching pension schemes and/or 401k.
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing initiatives, featuring regular activities and workplace programmes to support mental and physical health. This includes discounted Classpass memberships, and custom-fitted earplugs.
• Company-led social events, team lunches, and discounts on RA merch.
• Paid annual volunteering allowance, encouraging contributions to community projects and charities you care about.
• Regular company-wide Q&A’s with senior leadership, along with ongoing virtual educational training sessions for all staff.
• A transparent internal company culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see: https://ra.co/about/diversity).
• Active involvement in community projects within the electronic music community (see:  https://ra.co/about/community).

More about RA:

As an independent company run by devoted dance music enthusiasts, our mission is to bring together the world's electronic music communities. Our Global Contributor Network (GCN) and international teams help us establish connections with hyper-niche local scenes. 

We became B-Corp certified earlier this year, which counts us among businesses leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy; and part of a community that meets high social and environmental impact standards.

We especially welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, experiences, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We aim for our team to reflect the communities we engage with. We ensure everyone is valued and respected by actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Our values:

• Electronic music is art.
• We celebrate the progressive values that underpin electronic music.
• We advocate for a more inclusive and equitable electronic music community.
• We honour the past, present and future of electronic music.
• We use innovation to empower the community.
• We choose honesty over gain and purpose over profit.
• We're always front left.

This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term position, and the expected salary is £27,000 to £30,000 DOE. If you have questions about the role, please contact work@ra.co.  

This listing will be open for a minimum of two weeks from the 10th March 2025. Please be sure to add work@ra.co to your contacts and check your junk/spam folder for emails from us.