Job Description
Who We Are:
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
WME, William Morris Entertainment, part of the Endeavor network, is a leading entertainment talent agency representing artists and content creators across all media platforms, specifically movies, television, music, theatre, digital and publishing. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME also has offices in New York, Nashville, London and Sydney. In 2014 WME acquired IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion and media. Endeavor also owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, Professional Bull Riders and Miss Universe as well as representing the NFL and NHL. Together, our companies offer an unparalleled client roster, strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.
What You'll Do:
We are looking to recruit an experienced Client Talent Assistant in Accounts Receivable in our
Central London office to provide support to the Talent Departments. The role reports to the Finance Manager.
This is a fast-paced busy role and will require someone who is very keen to get stuck in. We envisage
the right candidate getting up to speed quite quickly with all aspects of receivable finance. There are
also exciting upcoming projects including the implementation of a new system for them to support
with. The successful candidate will have experience within transactional finance, energy and
personality. We have a great team environment and a creative and inclusive culture.
• Processing client payments (using Navision)
• Logging client payments.
• Close liaison with banks regarding tracking problems and payment difficulties.
• Updating and maintaining accounts files.
• Processing client payments.
• Running commission reports.
• Invoicing clients and preparing remittance advice.
• Reconciliation of multi-currency accounts. (USD / EURO /GBP /AUD)
• Managing client accounts and liaising with them about accounting changes.
• Client Payments for departments (Literature / Digital / Music and other small talent
departments.
• Working in a team of 3 other Client Accounts Receivable Assistants, the new starter will be
the fourth member in the accounts receivable team.
• Process payments into Bank of America for transfer.
You Have These:
• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Receivable/Credit
• Intermediate / Excellent Excel skills
• Ability to perform in a fast pace environment
• Outgoing and confident personality
• Build and maintain good relationships with assistants, agents and clients by understanding
their operations and determining how best to ensure payment terms are met.
• Have previous accounts experience, ideally coming from a creative agency background, or
within media, legal or the property sector as they use Trust accounting.
• AAT qualified or working towards qualifications.
• Be a strong communicator with a driven and resilient nature.
• Have a driven and ambitious attitude as well as a strong eye for detail.
• Have strong MS Office skills and Navision proficiency is highly desirable.
• VAT and withholding tax Knowledge. (general knowledge / training given)
• The ability to prioritise a varied workloads.
• Absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Working Conditions:
• Permanent, New Oxford St Offices, London
• Working hours are: 37.5 hours per week
• Working days are: Mon-Fri
Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9y249-18-217-64-108-42 in your application.