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Finance Officer, Halle Concerts Society

  •  North West
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 5, 2025
  •  Jennifer Stevens
  •  jennifer.stevens@halle.co.uk
  • #Music

Description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a capable and motivated finance professional to play a key role in our busy Finance team. You’ll support the Finance Manager with management accounts, year-end statutory reporting, and payroll, while also working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Job Description

We're looking for a capable and motivated finance professional to play a key role in our busy Finance team. You'll support the Finance Manager with management accounts, year-end statutory reporting, and payroll, while also working closely with the Finance Assistant to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the group, including ledgers and reconciliations. This is a hands-on role with real variety, from processing and reporting to helping produce full statutory accounts. You'll also have the chance to make a difference by improving and streamlining our financial processes and contributing to the development of robust, efficient systems.

We're a small, friendly, and supportive team that's integral to an amazing organisation. For the right candidate, we can offer support with professional exam costs, along with the opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative and positive working environment.

This role is permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week), and attracts a salary of £33,000. Further details of conditions and benefits can be found in the job pack on our website.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Qualified in AAT or Part-qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Experience of payroll is essential.
  • Proficient in accounting systems, including purchase and sales ledger processing.
  • Skilled in preparing reconciliations, monthly reports, and management accounts (to review stage).
  • Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Ability to interrogate and manipulate financial data effectively.
  • Solid understanding of financial controls and systems with a track record of process improvement.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Experience in charity or not-for-profit finance (desirable).
  • Familiarity with accounting and reporting requirements for trusts and foundations (desirable).

Job Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our new Finance Officer will play a key role across Management & Statutory Reporting, Financial Systems & Processes, Payroll & Pension Administration, Cash Management & Banking, and Reporting & Compliance. A full job description can be found in the job pack on our website.

How to Apply

Further details can be found in the job pack. Application is via our application form only. These are both available on our website.

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