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Finance Assistant, Royal & Derngate

  •  East Midlands
  •  Â£20k-25k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes November 12, 2025
  •  NA
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Provide hands-on assistance to the Finance Manager and support to the Finance Team to ensure a quality service is being provided to internal and external stakeholders. Support the day-to-day workings of the Finance Team enabling improved business performance through accurate recording of information

Job Description

  • Undertake administrative duties associated with the processing of purchase orders, invoices, and credit notes.
  • Preparing BACS runs for payment.
  • Cash handling and banking imports for NTT (Sales and Customer Experience)
  • Control and perform petty cash administration
  • Assisting Finance Team with general administration.
  • Providing holiday and sickness cover within the Finance Team as directed by the Finance Manager.
  • Support Finance Team in preparation of Month End schedules (Accruals, Pre-Payments etc.)
  • Assisting with the annual external audit

Full Job Description available on our website

Hours of work: 15 hour per week over a minimum of three days (working pattern to be agreed with successful candidate)

Salary: £9,527.03 - £10,135.14 per annum (FTE £23,500 - £25,000)

Job Requirements

Experience

Previous experience of computerised systems

Previous experience of cash handling

Experience of implementing / maintaining administrative systems/procedures

Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes

Skills/Abilities

Analytical approach to problem-solving

Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Outlook, particularly Excel and Word

Accurate and numerate

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work using own initiative

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic team player

Maintaining confidentiality

Desirable Skills

Experience

Previous experience of computerised purchase ledger operation.

Knowledge/Qualifications

Computerised integrated accounting systems preferably Exchequer

Technical knowledge of correct purchase ledger operation

Computerised sales ledger

Understanding and appreciation of performing arts and entertainment

How To Apply

Please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) st

Job Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Promote and adhere to the organisation's culture and values.
  • To support in creating a safe, pleasant, respectful and productive work environment setting an example of positive professional standards.
  • To be aware of and adhere to policies and procedure related to Safeguarding.
  • To be aware of and adhere to any legislative requirements consistent with the overall duties of this post, with particular regard to Health and Safety policies and procedures, General Data Protection Regulations and Equal Opportunities.
  • To undergo relevant training and development required by the Finance Manager.
  • To carry out any other tasks that will, from time to time, be allocated by the Finance Manager on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

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How to Apply

Please follow the link on our website and submit a covering letter along with your CV

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