Apprentice Accountant

Company Background:

Skiddle was born in 2001 as a what's on guide and began selling tickets in 2006 and is now one of the UK's most loved ticketing services selling tickets for tens of thousands of events throughout the UK, from independent club nights through to 60,000 capacity festivals. Skiddle currently sells tickets for the likes of The Warehouse Project, Creamfields, Digbeth Dining Club and Live Nation, and hundreds of independent venues and promoters across the country. Likewise, we host the largest festival guide in Europe.



Principle Accountabilities:

An Apprentice Accountant will work as part of the finance team to provide support to internal and external customers and competently perform the following day to day accounting activities:

• Processing invoices
• Assisting with bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Assisting with payroll postings
• Collecting, sorting and logging information
• Ongoing system and control improvements

What Skills will I learn?

Skiddle aim to help employees achieve their full potential and the following skills will be gained:

• Working towards your AAT studies
• Bookkeeping
• Management Accounts Preparation
• Use of cloud based software
• Balance sheet reconciliations

Person Specification:

This is a tremendous opportunity for a professional to work in one of the most exciting industries in the modern job climate. Our ideal candidate will take initiative and who will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment upholding our core values through authenticity. You will be an organised individual who possesses a good level of communication both internally and externally with a desire to achieve. You will be required to complete an AAT Apprenticeship which taking approximately 12-15 months.

The successful candidate for this role will have a thirst for knowledge allowing them to gain a strong command of the company’s policies and who has a can-do attitude, is extremely organised and possesses a good level of communication both internally and externally with a desire to achieve, no matter how challenging the request.

We are looking for an enthusiastic talented individual who will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment upholding our core values through authenticity. Someone who is passionate and love what they do and looks to continually improve their skills.

• Demonstrate a passion for finance
• An ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively as part of a team
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• A strong work ethic and commitment in order to meet the standards required
• Minimum Level 4 (or equivalent) in Maths & English
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work towards deadlines and maintain confidentiality

What can Skiddle offer:

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, you can look forward to excellent working conditions in a progressive and growing company.We have a friendly informal and lively culture, where everyone is trusted to take ownership of their own workload. You’ll be challenged but rewarded by working for this evolving business, where you’ll enjoy team outings, charity fundraising activities and going to events. We can offer:

• Company pension
• Sick Pay
• Friendly working environment
• Casual Dress-code
• Free parking (at Head office/Liverpool Office)
• Attending events alongside our vibrant team

Please note: The head office is easily accessible from the M6 however rurally based; therefore, own transportation is highly recommended.

Important Information: The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be confirmed to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.



On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a fairer and smarter way to discover events they love’.