Job Description

The role would be ideal for anyone who works within the charity or arts sectors and is looking for a leadership role in finance. Similarly qualified applicants from outside the sector who would like a key operational role within one of the country’s leading artistic venues, are welcomed. The role will suit someone who is excited by the idea of working in a fast-changing environment and having a hands-on approach to supporting and maintaining good internal controls and being able and willing to implement process improvements.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaison with the external auditors and management of the audit process for all entities
• Preparation of statutory financial statements and narrative
• Submissions to Companies House and The Charities Commission
• Quarterly and Annual VAT return preparation and submission
• Filing of tax returns – CT and supervision of PAYE
• Supervision of pension filings
• Preparation of monthly financial accounting and group consolidation for all entities
• Ownership of balance sheet accounts and completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsibility for accounting for restricted funds
• Responsible for accurate posting of monthly payrolls
• Ownership of the financial controls for transactions and accounting
• Regular updating of financial controls documentation with stakeholders
• Monthly management accounts preparation and reporting for the Development Team, Education and Community, Capital projects and Theatre Management.
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the same budget holders
• Ownership of the finance system and chart of accounts;
• Act as super user and provide training to new users;
• Plan and manage the delivery of regular system updates
• Line management of two team members, Transactions Manager and Management Accountant.
• Leadership of these areas of activity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/ACMA)
• Have experience of leading a small finance team and providing commercial support to senior management
• Demonstrate strong Excel skills
• Proven experience of managing project work alongside operational day to day activity
• Preferable experience of using Microsoft Business Dynamics