Grassroots Intern

At CSM we are driven by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to look for opportunities that can inspire a better world in everything we do.

Our diversity of experience, expertise and opinions is our greatest asset, which is why we celebrate our differences. We are looking for individuals who want to put their hand up and challenge convention to create something exciting, bigger and better each and every time.

CSM is proud to share fresh perspectives and new ideas to produce work that others don’t and won’t. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you’ll love life at CSM.

Our Grassroots internships are back for 2024 We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our UK teams this summer on a paid 3 month internship starting from June. This programme will give you the opportunity to experience the breadth of our huge scope across the sports and entertainment landscape.

**What you will be doing**:
Our finance team are responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the wider Wasserman business and clients. You will gain experience across multiple aspects of the finance function including but not limited to:
**Accounts payable**: Timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices and credit notes received ensuring invoice documents include all required characteristics.
**Accounts receivable**: creation of customer invoices and credit notes as requested by the business and preparing client statements as required.
Assisting with general finance tasks as required
Supporting with financial close and reporting process

**The skills you need**:
Ability to juggle several tasks at once and consistently deliver high-quality work to tight timescales
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues
Prioritisation and time management skills
Calm under pressure
A passion for numbers and interest in gaining experience in a finance role

**Please note**: this role will be based at our Wasserman Live office in Orpington so will require you being able to work from there 4 days per week.

**How to apply**:
**Video brief**:
Using a smart phone, create a three-minute video of yourself telling us why you want this internship by answering the below questions: (be as creative as you like)

Introduce yourself
What about finance interests you and why?
You’re the captain of a football / rugby / any sport () team and you’re currently playing a match. It’s halftime and your team is losing. You’re in the dressing room leading the team talk - what do you say to your team to motivate them for the second half?

Grassroots is our global approach to sourcing entry level talent through non-traditional routes with the aim of welcoming fresh thinking and new perspectives into our business, opening the doors to more people from a diverse background.