Show Accountant

Job Summary:The Company MCD Productions is the leading promoter and provider of live music and entertainment events in Ireland.Consistently ranked amongst the top 15 promoters in the world by the internationally renowned trade magazine Pollstar, MCD promotes events with capacities ranging from 200 to 80,000 across the island of Ireland. Promoting the best in home grown talent, and working with a host of internationally renowned artists, MCD also promotes annual music festivals such as Longitude.The Role The Show Accountant is a pivotal role in the budgeting, cost control, and settlement/ financial reconciliation of all events.Working with MCD’s Talent Bookers and the Finance team, you will prepare show costings, oversee and monitor costs and revenues for all events. For larger and outdoor events, you will assist the Finance and Project Management teams with procurement and planning; ensuring that resources are shared and optimised across events and venues. You will also be responsible for the transfer of show information into the accounts system, the settlement of amounts due to artistes and venues, as well as general reporting on event outcomes. Periodic industry returns and various tax compliance returns also form part of the role.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the position is fully supported by the Accounts team which is at the core of everything which MCD promotes.The Person The ideal candidate will:Be a part or fully qualified accountant – with excellent attention to detail and accuracyPossess good project costing/budgeting experience – with strict adherence to deadlinesHave a proven track record of technical competence and good commercial aptitudeBe strong on interpersonal engagement – working well as part of a team and comfortable in dealing with clientsHave good (clear) written and verbal communication skills and ability Be self-motivated and a problem solver – with the ability to manage competing deadlinesHave a high level of proficiency with financial software and MS OfficeCore Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: Preparation of show costings/show budgets and undertaking show settlements after the conclusion of the shows and eventsHistorical reporting and review of past shows/events to prepare forecasts on an event-by-event basisThe management of individual show budgets and reporting/reconciliation against budgetThe timely and accurate settlement of shows with artistes, bands, venues, etc.Procurement and identifying/monitoring efficiencies in expenditure – particularly across larger eventsEnsuring that economies and efficiencies are identified and optimised across eventsOwnership and validation of show data inputted into the accounts systemPeriodic compliance reporting and related activitiesMCD Productions is an equal opportunities employer