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Description
Due to continued growth and success, we are seeking an organised, proactive Finance Officer to run our financial operations and play a key role in the ongoing development and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Reporting to the Artistic Director/CEO and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, you will lead both the strategic and day-to-day financial management of ADPT. This is varied and rewarding role that combines big-picture financial planning with hands-on accounting and operational duties.
Essential
- Finalist or newly qualified member of a recognised accounting body
- Significant experience in all bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting tasks
- Experience with budgeting and management accounting
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Office 365 (Excel and Word in particular) and accounting software (we currently use Xero and Sage Cloud Payroll)
- Ability to balance strategic financial management with day-to-day operational tasks and to prioritise effectively
Desirable
- Experience in a similar financial role
- Knowledge of the charity sector and charity accounting
- Understanding of the UK arts and culture industry
- Awareness of Cultural VAT exemption and Theatre Tax Relief
- Experience of till systems and POS software
Strategic Finance
- Contribute to the overall financial management and long-term planning of ADPT
- Produce annual budgets and regular reforecasts.
- Support and produce large-scale and long-term funding applications
- Produce monthly management accounts for the Finance Committee
- Liaise with external bodies including HMRC, Charities Commission and others as required
- Manage all year-end processes and support Independent Auditors
- Oversee procurement of financial services, systems and products
Day-to-Day Operations
- Carry out bookkeeping tasks
- Maintain efficient and accurate financial systems and support staff in their use
- Work closely with project managers to monitor budgets and produce financial reports for funders
- Manage payroll ensuring timely payments and statutory submissions
- Manage pension scheme administration
- Oversee cash handling, till management and income recording
- Produce financial reconciliations for events and liaise with visiting artists