Junior Bookkeeper

Who are we?

Friendly Fire is a dynamic and growing company with a casual yet professional work environment.

We are based in Amsterdam and are actively involved in organizing concerts and events, as well as booking and managing artists from the Netherlands and abroad. Among other things, we arrange club and festival performances for these artists, plan their careers, and liaise with other stakeholders such as agents, record labels, (tour) managers, publishers, etc. 

We work with and for artists such as Snoop Dogg, Yade Lauren, Måneskin, Fontaines D.C., Danny Vera, Ne-Yo, Kensington, Krezip, Khruangbin, Cigarettes After Sex, Blur, Alt-J, George Ezra, and many others. We also produce events such as Best Kept Secret Festival, Live At Amsterdamse Bos, and Indian Summer Festival; we’re involved in hundreds of bookings for Dutch and international artists in the club and festival scene; and we have a theater division.

Friendly Fire is part of FKP Scorpio, a European group of concert and festival organizers with offices in various European countries.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Junior Bookkeeper (f/x/m) to join our organization as soon as possible.

The work includes the following tasks, among others:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices; You review the invoices to ensure they contain accurate and complete information and enter them into our system. If any information is incorrect, you will bring it to the attention of the relevant parties;
• Processing bank transactions and maintaining the cash book;
• You will assist the senior accountant as needed with project accounting and the preparation of quarterly reports. In doing so, you will ensure that all invoices are entered into our system on time and accurately.

Who are you?

You enjoy keeping the books in order and are open to optimizing processes. You have demonstrable relevant work experience or a degree in accounting or business administration. You have an affinity for the tasks listed in the job posting and are eager to expand your knowledge in this area. A solid understanding of accounting and related tax matters is a must. Experience with AFAS and Excel is a plus. You feel comfortable working in a team but are also capable of working independently. You participate in the weekly Finance meeting and bring new insights and a fresh perspective. We value someone who dares to take initiative. You work with precision, are confident and self-assured, are proactive, have an eye for detail, can handle deadlines, and communicate effectively in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing. 

Diversity

Friendly Fire strives to be a diverse organization, so it doesn’t matter to us where you were born, what you believe in, or who you love. We’re curious about your talent and your ideas.

We’re also very interested in hearing about other personal qualities and skills you bring to the table that could help our team. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you don’t fully meet all the job requirements.

What do we offer you?

• A 24-hour workweek in which Wednesday is a fixed office day and there is the option to spread the remaining hours (by mutual agreement) throughout the week;
• Competitive salary; the range for this position is €2,450–€2,950 (1 FTE);
• Working in an ambitious and dynamic team; 
• A beautiful office in Amsterdam North, where we work in a hybrid model with plenty of opportunities to work from home;
• Other benefits include the option to work remotely (subject to agreement), a training budget for personal development, travel reimbursement, and, of course, access to the concerts and festivals you help organize.

Want to learn more or apply right away?

A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. For more information about the job opening and the application process, please contact Bianca Sno at 06-11840063. You may also apply directly by emailing your cover letter and resume to b.sno@friendlyfire.nl by August 16, 2024.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.