About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can't guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the role:

We are looking for an Events Finance Assistant / Project Accountant to join one of our NEW client dedicated teams. The Events Finance Assistant / Project Accountant prepares and completes final billings and monthly requirements for this client's meetings and events activity. Working closely with wider members of the team you will provide data audit reports and support with payment card reconciliations. You will have experience from working in events with budget and reconciliation expertise, or you may have a finance / accounts experience which will include reconciliation billing and financial analysis. You are comfortable working independently but also happy to jump in and support your team colleagues when needed. You will have strong excel and database skills – comfortable with macros and pivot tables and working in different currencies. You may have previous experience of finance or Event Project management systems.

Sound like you? Read on!

As an Events Finance Assistant / Project Accountant, you will:

• Review invoices for accuracy, and processing payment for them in a timely manner
• Prepare final billing according to client policies and internal procedures
• Responsible tracking progress on meeting and event reconciliations and join weekly finance call to update finance team
• Partner with client to manage and maintain post event reconciliation reporting processes, data collection procedures, general compliance rules and cost savings / avoidance data
• Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers and clients
• Perform audit and file close out procedures on every meeting

You're good at:

• Ability to work independently and multi-task in order to meet numerous deadlines and project demands
• Communication – written and verbal and a customer service mindset. You will build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers
• Advanced level of computer skills required to manage databases, pivot tables, utilise macros. Experience working with databases and web applications
• Analysing data, not afraid to question, problem solve
• Comfortable working to Service Level Agreements, Standard Operating Procedures and adhering to compliance deadlines

You might also have:

• Cvent budgeting experience

Our benefits for the role:

• Birthday day off
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days
• Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel
• Gym & Fitness Discounts
• Life Assurance x2 your annual salary
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay

You should know:

• This is a UK Remote based role
• Our standard working hours are 09.00 – 5.30 with an hour break
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How to apply:

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THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E's global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there's always room to move.

We've got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We're positive. You'll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.