"Finance Manager" Jobs in Greater London
The Finance and Operations Manager is a key member of Tara Theatre’s team, overseeing the company operations and financial processes. They work alongside a Freelance Finance Director and the Executive Director.
Tara Theatre is a company limited by guarantee, and a charity. It has two trading subsidiaries, Tara Productions and Tara Enterprises. We currently have an annual turnover of circa £1 million.
We manage our finances and payroll in-house, using Sage accounting system.
We welcome applications from those looking to take on their first manager position, as well as candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.
For this role, we are open to conversations around either a full time or part-time contract and/or flexible working.
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Turquoise Mountain is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.
Turquoise Mountain is a fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. We combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities; we support artisans to thrive and to revitalize their traditions by any means necessary, and to connect people across the world through heritage. The places where we work are complex and sometimes affected by conflict.
Sound financial records and prudent management of our finances is core to everything we undertake. We have a small central Finance team that closely works with in-country Finance Teams. Because we, as part of our charitable mission, promote the sale of artisan goods to international markets, Turquoise Mountain has a trading subsidiary and also engages independent trading entities in the countries in which it is active. This means our Finance focus covers both charity and commercial, across different jurisdictions, and with culturally diverse teams. This makes the Head of Global Finance role a diverse one, that requires the ability to switch quickly, to build strong relationships, to lead and guide, whilst maintaining spotless financial records and financial compliance and providing senior management with the information and transparency it needs to make strategic decisions.
This is an exciting time to join TM, as we expand our operations and implement best-practices, the opportunity is there for someone who is committed to capacity building and leading a team through positive change.
Please read through the provided Job Description and Person Profile for more information on the role and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Financial and Management Accountant to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,291.50 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
Purpose of the Financial and Management Accountant role is to:
We are seeking to appoint a Financial and Management Accountant for the Museum’s trading company (RAFMEL), as part of a small finance team for the Museum and RAFMEL. The profits of RAFMEL are gifted to the RAF Museum to enhance our visitor experience, improve our facilities, and help us inspire everyone with the RAF story.
Key responsibilities of our Financial and Management Accountant will include:
- Responsibility for preparation and first review of monthly management accounts (including income and expenditure statement, balance sheet, cashflow statement, funds summary, salary summary) and performance reports for RAFMEL, in an accurate and timely fashion, including any associated commentary and key performance indicators (KPI).
- The analysis and interpretation of financial and business data to support budget-holders as required during the monthly operations and during the annual budget-setting process
- Acting as business partner to the RAFMEL commercial teams, providing commercial analysis to support decision-making
- Closing the monthly books through to preparation of monthly management accounts, including notes and commentary
- Preparation of the first draft year-end financial statements
- Reconciliation of daily takings sheets reports from both sites and accurate monthly reporting of income by activity
- Preparation and posting of all journals for RAFMEL, such as accruals, prepayments deferred income, salaries and payroll, intercompany transactions
- Maintenance of Business Intelligence system in Sage200
- Maintaining appropriate financial records and ensuring prior year files are archived at least annually
What we are looking for in our Financial and Management Accountant:
- Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or overseas equivalents)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Communicates in a straightforward manner, demonstrating respect and acting with integrity and impartiality
- Recognises scope of own authority for decision making and empowers team members to make appropriate decisions
- Displays a strong commitment delivering on own/teams’ objectives
- The ability to flex approach to the different needs of competing work areas
- Uses specialist professional//technical expertise and operating knowledge to its fullest extent, where appropriate
- Articulates the Museum’s purpose and objectives and supports their team to see their role within it
Closing date for applications: 5th April 2024
Interviews will take place on: 16th April 2024
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Financial and Management Accountant role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Turner Contemporary at a pivotal moment. Under the new leadership of Clarrie Wallis as Director with Matthew Slotover (Founder and Director, Frieze) as Chair, our Development Manager will play a career-defining part in plans. You will help deliver our refreshed vision as we significantly shift our operating model.
We are looking for a Development Manager to work closely with the Director and Head of Development to develop and deliver Turner Contemporary’s fundraising strategy, predominantly focused on giving circles, major donors and unrestricted regular and one-off supporters, as well as supporting fundraising efforts and co-ordinating relationships with trusts and foundations.
Our ideal candidate is an experienced, high performing and target driven Manager, with a demonstrable track record of securing gifts and donations from mid-high value individuals and corporations, and a deep understanding of the principles of successful relationship stewardships, across a diverse group of donors, patrons and partners.
Please download the Development Manager Job Pack for more background information and the full job specification.
Deadline for applications: 12pm Friday 12 April 2024
First interviews to be held online: Thursday 25 April 2024
Second interviews to be held at Turner Contemporary: Date to be confirmed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Location: King's Cross, London
Contract length: Permanent
Salary: £72,000
This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days per week (for full time staff) at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH).
Who are we?
Art Fund is the UK’s national fundraising charity for art. We give grants to help museums, galleries, historic houses and public arts organisations to acquire objects for their collections, to share them with as many people as possible, and to support research and training for museum professionals. We are supported by our growing membership of 135,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many individuals, trusts and foundations.
The role
This is an important and exciting post for the organisation and as the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading best practice financial reporting and analysis for the charity. The role has two direct reports (as part of a team of five) and involves working across the organisation and with senior leadership and trustees to deliver and communicate first class management information.
This is impactful and broad Head of Finance role, but to give an idea of focus, the core areas of delivery will include:
- Statutory accounts & audit – act as the primary contact for the external auditor, ensure the accounts are consistent with financial standards requirements and delivered on time
- Budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting and financial analysis - present management accounts and reforecasts to senior leadership, trustees and staff
- Change & improvements – proactively support transformation on CRM systems upgrade, be fully involved in the selection of a new finance system for implementation in 2025
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave– 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP)- for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance- cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
Pensions- Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59 on 5 April 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
No agencies please.
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We are looking for a self-sufficient and organised team player to support the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure the organisation’s finances are utilised efficiently, effectively and sustainably. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our finance systems, so a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role is required.
This position offers an ideal development opportunity for someone who is a part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or who has recently completed their AAT qualifications to gain all round experience within the charity sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I am recruiting an interim Head of Finance for one of my very well known London based not for profit clients in the Arts sector.
They are looking for someone who can sit between the Director of Finance and the rest of the division, managing the finance team and overseeing day to day operations across the Finance function.
You will have 3 direct reports and a team of 15 under those 3 - whilst the successful candidate will be able to show a broad skill set across both management accounts and financial accounts, there is a very technically strong interim in place who is taking the lead on all financial accounting tasks.
The below is the crux of the role:
Technical Skills / Professional Qualifications
1. CCAB Qualified Accountant with significant post qualification experience in an arts environment.
2. Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to advise, influence and challenge senior stakeholders on complex financial matters
3. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write complex reports, financial appraisals and business proposals
4. Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build excellent working relationships across a complex organisation
5. Ability to manage a team of professional accounts staff
6. An extensive knowledge of IT applications especially Excel
Experience Required
1. Substantial financial and management accounting experience including liaising with budget managers in a large complex commercial organisation
2. Experience of managing professional accounts staff.
3. Outstanding analytical skills and significant experience of project appraisal along with extensive knowledge of Microsoft programmes.
4. Excellent communication skills and an ability to build good working relationships across the organisation
5. An ability to logically analyse task requirements and generate solutions, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.
Whilst the above states a qualified accountant is required, QBE is also acceptable.
The finance team are on site two days a week and the role is offered for six to nine months on an interim basis – they use Oracle as a system, but will be moving to SAP next year.
It is essential that you are a great people manager with excellent leadership skills, who can build good, solid working relationships quickly both with the finance team, and budget holders across the organisation.
Interviews will be early next week for this exciting opportunity, so if this is something you would like to hear more about, please drop me a note through ASAP with your updated CV and an indication of:
1. your expected day rate (inside of scope IR35)
2. any notice I would need to take into account for you
3. your availability for interview towards the middle/end of next week
I look forward to hearing from you!
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- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Ethical Organisation Making a Genuine Difference
About Our Client
The Publishers Association is the member organisation for UK publishing, representing companies of all sizes and specialisms. Our members produce digital and print books, research journals and educational resources across genres and subjects. We exist to champion publishing to the wider world and to provide our members with everything they need to thrive.
Our members are at the heart of our mission. We bring them together; provide them with the information they need; seek solutions to problems; and campaign to achieve them. We have been instrumental in founding and supporting key industry initiatives including World Book Day and the Booker Prize.
Our membership includes Penguin Random House, Pearson Education, Faber & Faber, Elsevier, HarperCollins, Hachette UK, Pan Macmillan, Wiley, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster, Oxford University Press, and many more publishing companies of all sizes and specialisms.
Job Description
The Permanent Part Time (0.6) Head of Finance is a core member of the organisation's structure and is a strategic partner to the Director of Operations on all areas of finance. Responsibilities will include:
Run the accounting functions
- Manage payment runs and other banking.
- Manage payroll, pension and staff benefits as required.
- Administer investments and banking.
- Cashflow Management.
- Finance app management inc. Xero, ApprovalMax
Management accounts and planning
- Produce management accounts.
- Analyse trends and variances, and other analysis as required.
- Model company finances including budgets and 3-year business plan.
Compliance
- Manage VAT, corporation tax, and tax planning.
- Generate and review accounting and compliance policies.
- Work with auditors throughout the year as required.
- Implement and manage spending and authorisation controls.
The Successful Applicant
- Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAEW etc)
- 5+ years PQE
- Can demonstrate working independently and as finance lead with board responsibilities. (Experience in a SME preferable)
- May suit fractional or part-time (3 days/week). Flexible working possible.
What's on Offer
We would like to offer the successful candidate:
- £65,000 - £70,000 (FTE)
- Hybrid working (1 day in the office per week)
- 27 days A/L (FTE) + X-Mas Closure
- Pension, healthcare and other benefits
- Ability to be a key decision maker within the organisation
- Role diversity
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 17 million visits to our website.
The Museum is delivering an exciting and ambitious programme for our future, from using our unique collections, of more than 80 million objects, and scientific expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today, to continuing to welcome more than five million visitors annually to our sites, to transforming the galleries and gardens and delivering world class exhibitions, to delivering nature educations to schools across the country, to developing a major new science and research centre in Reading.
It is with this ambitious programme in mind that we are looking for a Finance Director who can build and improve on our high-performing finance function and continue to instil rigour and excellent financial stewardship across our operations and transformational projects.
Creating a resilient and sustainable organisation is fundamental to our long term strategy and the Director of Finance is a pivotal role helping to provide strategic leadership and responsibility for ensuring the continued financial sustainability of the Museum. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key senior appointment that will bring strategic and commercial leadership, delivering sustainable financial outcomes bringing our NHM vision, values and outcomes to life.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:
· Proven experience in a leadership role;
· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with the confidence to operate at the highest levels. A first-class communicator, the Director of Finance will win the trust and confidence of a broad range of stakeholders and funders. You will be a champion for customer-focused financial delivery, a people person first and foremost who is a passionate and inspiring leader, someone who can drive continuous improvement and bring others on the journey harnessing the best of their talent and abilities.
We are looking for commercial acumen, combined with problem solving issues and emotional intelligence that will embrace innovation and inclusion at all levels. Thoughtful and reflective, you will adopt the highest standards of rigour in the evaluation of risk and assurance, place our audience at the heart of our decisions and include culture, diversity and inclusion as well as commercial outcomes.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Natural History Museum the best it can be.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: 7th April
Longlisting: 11th April
Allen Lane interviews: w/c 15th April
Shortlisting: 25th April
NHM Panel Interviews: w/c 29th April
Diversity and inclusion matter to us - Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
The museum supports flexible working, however you will be required to be in the museum 3 days a week more if operationally required. This role will require a standard DBS check
Deptford X is looking to appoint a General Manager to join Deptford X alongside our next Director and work in tandem to lead the organisation into its next phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious festival and programmes
About Deptford X
Deptford X is a visual arts charity based in Deptford, South East London, we foster artistic talent and nurture community within the borough of Lewisham and beyond. We achieve this through a free festival in Deptford, working with hundreds of artists to locate art at the centre of everyday life for all of the area’s communities, and ongoing activity supporting artists and our local communities year-round. Founded in 1998, Deptford X is London’s longest-running visual arts festival.
This is a crucial and exciting time to join Deptford X; in 2023 the organisation turned 25 and also became an Arts Council England NPO. We are exploring moving to a biennial model and creating more space for deeper engagement and networked working. There is scope for the new General Manager to being their own vision and networks to the organisation and to take it into the next quarter century in a way that is sustainable, accessible, diverse and relevant.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone with experience of managing organisational operations and team members, preferably with an integrated approach to access and diversity, and an understanding and knowledge of financial development strategies. We would like to appoint someone with shared values: someone who understands the importance of difference, creativity, experimentation and learning within art; who has a commitment to local artistic ambition and making a positive contribution to local communities in the area; and who is committed to equity, accessibility and care.
Job Responsibilities
The General Manager is integral to the management of Deptford X and the delivery and development of its ambitious programmes. The General Manager works closely with the Director and Board of Trustees as part of a small and supportive team to contribute actively and creatively to the development of the organisation, as well as overseeing daily and organisational operations. The General Manager supervises office management, communications, administration, financial management, staffing, programme delivery logistics, reporting and evaluation; and works collaboratively with the Director on strategic and financial development, including embedded environmental sustainability. In addition to the above, the General Manager will lead on developing and dynamically integrating Deptford X's access and care agenda.
Position: General Manager
Salary: £32 - 35,500 pro rata
Responsible to: Director
Location: We have a hybrid working model outside of festival delivery times. We have an office at Lewisham Arthouse in Deptford/Brockley and also offer the option to work 2 days a week from home.
Hours: 9.30 - 5.30
How to apply: Details on how to apply are included in the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted on email.
Closing date: 9 am, 1 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1. About Us
Sound and Music is the national charity for new music.
We support anyone who wants to make music and sound to shape the modern world. We enable individuals to challenge expectations and discover their potential, and act as a friendly guide for those who want to listen deeper. Our work sustains more careers, progresses creativity and achieves greater equity across music in the UK.
We are guided by our Fair Access Principles, a code of best practice which ensures our work is open and inclusive for all.
Sound and Music is supported by Arts Council England and proud to be a National Youth Music Organisation.
The creative programme for Sound and Music makes a unique and distinctive contribution to the arts in the UK. We are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England. NPO funding is confirmed until March 2026.
Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making recruitment and employment at Sound and Music inclusive and accessible. We particularly welcome applications from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse, to whom we will offer an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role (see section 4).
2. Job Description
The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation’s external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement (including the public), fundraising, and driving income generation in new areas, notably commercial partnerships. It also forms part of Sound and Music’s senior management team, who under the leadership of the Chief Executive are responsible for overseeing the organisation’s programme of activity, strategic development, external profile and a positive and productive organisational culture.
An experienced fundraiser and communicator, you will lead the external engagement team and support the delivery of its strategic and operational plans. The broad remit of the role means the successful candidate will be a strong and confident communicator who builds networks easily and prioritises exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development.
Sound and Music operates a hybrid working model with a mix of in person and remote working, so we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and the minimum requirement will be to attend one day per week.
The post holder will support Sound and Music’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation’s internal and external activities.
3. Key Responsibilities
Leadership and management
External leadership:
· Represent Sound and Music publicly, including through stakeholder and supporter events
· Work with the Head of Programmes to ensure Sound and Music’s advisory groups are meaningfully engaged
· Be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sound and Music
Internal leadership:
· Shared strategic responsibility and accountability for Sound and Music’s three core aims and their associated objectives, outcomes and outputs
· Shared accountability (with other senior management colleagues) for the successful delivery and implementation of the organisation’s Business Plan
· Lead the organisation’s External Engagements team. This team includes a Communications and Insights Manager and Fundraising Coordinator (both line managed by the Head of External Engagement) plus support from other Sound and Music team members
Development and fundraising
· Develop and support the Chief Executive on the overall business and development strategy for the organisation to ensure we meet fundraising targets (£200k in 2024-25) for annual programmes and major projects
· Develop an ambitious fundraising programme which builds our supporter base and individual funding streams, including individuals, major gifts and public funders
· Drive income growth by identifying and negotiating commercial partnerships and contribute to the development of an enhanced commercial mindset across the organisation
· Develop and cultivate the existing trusts and foundations pipeline
· Prepare documents and reports for key funders including Arts Council England
· Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with key funders, commercial organisations and stakeholders and cultivate existing relationships within the organisation
· Establish new income streams, for example, by maximising the intellectual property created within the organisation
· Engage the Board of Trustees and senior management team in fundraising activities and the ongoing strategy to optimise donor management and stewardship to develop a culture of fundraising across the organisation
· Maximise the opportunities provided by the new CRM system and contribute to the development of a data-led mindset across the organisation
Communications and campaigns
· Develop and lead the overall communications and reputation management strategy for varied stakeholders to ensure we increase our visibility and influence in the sector
· Support the Chief Executive to build the profile of our brand, drive the media messaging and oversee and power our content media campaigns
· Support the Chief Executive to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with government and culture and media opinion formers
Strategy and planning
· Work with the Chief Executive and other senior management team members to monitor, evaluate and review KPIs, strategies and activity so as to maximise Sound and Music’s impact. This includes reporting and presenting to the Board and externally to help build engagement and relationships in the sector and with funders
· Assess the reputational, financial, delivery and other risks associated with current and new projects and partnerships
· Empower, model, support and encourage cross-team working to realise the full income generating possibilities of projects
Finance and governance
· Contribute to creating and monitoring the overall organisation budget
· Work closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Programmes and Finance Manager to formulate financial strategy against specified budget areas, and to ensure that the programme activity is sufficiently resourced, planned and delivered to budget
· Ensure close monitoring of income and expenditure for relevant budget lines and contribute to senior management team financial planning and review
· Attend Board and Financial Subcommittee meetings to present and report impact on a quarterly basis
Special conditions of the post
· Travel within the UK, as required by the role
· A willingness to represent the organisation internationally on an occasional basis
· Evening and weekend working to attend and network at events will be required (time off in lieu is taken afterwards)
· Satisfactory completion of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (if offered the role, and paid for by Sound and Music)
4. Candidate profile
Essential:
· A demonstrable commitment to Sound and Music’s vision, mission and values
· A track record of generating income across different channels, meeting targets, with the ability and experience to manage and develop long-term and sustained fundraising relationships (for example, with major donors and trusts and foundations)
· Leadership (a strong combination of these are essential):
· A track record of leadership, including leading or working at a senior level in an organisation during a period of growth and change
· Excellent team leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence and generosity, a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging the input and ideas of others
· Strong budgeting and financial planning skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on this
· An entrepreneurial mindset: success in leveraging income, developing new income streams and value through commercial acumen and effective strategic partnership building
· A track record in championing and addressing under-representation in culture and a deep-rooted commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable:
· Experience of increasing brand profile, developing brand awareness, and expanding audiences for a specialist product or service
· Understanding of the current political, economic, social and technological climate, including the context for culture and public funding and an active engagement with technological developments in creativity
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage confidently with different audiences and areas of the sector both publicly and on a 1:1 basis
· Excellent understanding of digital communications and infrastructure and how it can build reach and engagement, including using data to drive decision making
5. How to apply
If you are interested in working with us, please apply by completing the application form.
Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making recruitment and employment at Sound and Music inclusive and accessible. We particularly welcome applications from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse, to whom we will offer an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self-motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
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Job Role: Management Accountant
Reports to: CFO
Based: Battersea
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full Time Permanent
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team. We are seeking someone with a strong technical background, ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified who has had previous experience in the Not-For-Profit / Charity sector.
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. Core to our work is the development of strong working relationships with councils, charities and other organisations to deliver, health leisure and community services and events that enrich people's lives.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours & a hybrid working environment
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Yoga, activities, massages, monthly talks)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
- When in the office, we enjoy a well-stocked fridge and food cupboards, and a variety of social activities
In this role, you will take the lead in ensuring our company's statutory compliance is top-notch, handling tasks such as assisting with preparation of financial statements and external audits, preparation of all monthly, quarterly financial reports, assisting with budgets and forecasts and managing tax returns. Additionally, you'll have the exciting responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of our finance department.
Job Description:
The role will be carried out in the finance department, at our headquarters in Battersea.
- Oversee the financial department staff in day-to-day operations ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
- Ensure accounting policies comply with the relevant accounting standards and that the policies are followed, and training supplied to all relevant staff.
- Ensure the monthly payroll, and all similar regular payments, are processed for payment in a timely and accurate manner.
- Act as the primary support person for month, quarter and year-end financial activities.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including payroll and post all month end journals
- Assist with preparation of the financial statements.
- Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Oversee all activities related to HMRC tax compliance issues.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Business Partnering with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise, guidance and training as needed.
- Compile and analyse financial data to create accurate and timely reports for management review.
- Develop and implement financial systems, policies, and procedures: Design and implement efficient financial processes to ensure compliance and improve operational effectiveness.
- Monitor cash flow, budget variances, and expenses to maintain financial stability and support business objectives.
- Support budgeting processes and funding decisions: Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies to align with organisational goals and objectives.
- Provide recommendations to minimise risk and improve financial performance: Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and implement strategies to enhance financial performance and mitigate risks
Skills and Abilities:
- Qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified
- Previous experience in NFP/Charity environment - ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of relevant Accounting systems. Strong IT literacy, Microsoft Excel in particular.
- Experience operating at Management Accountant/Finance Manager level in charity sector
- System implementation experience advantageous.
- Good people management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and able to produce work with a high level of accuracy
- Good problem-solving ability
- Good written verbal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
Job Title:
Gallery Sales and Business Development Manager
Contract and Hours:
Permanent, full time, 36.25 hours / 5 days per week, generally worked from Monday to Friday with flexibility required for evening and weekend working to support events taking place in the Gallery.
Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
Salary:
£35,000 to £40,000 gross per annum based on full time working.
Reporting to
Finance and Commercial Director
About the Role
Reporting to our Finance and Commercial Director, you will be working to build revenue from the venue hire operation for the Craft Council's Gallery, situated in Islington.
With your great client relationship building skills, you will be responsible for maximising the commercial use of the venue, dealing with all event enquiries, and giving excellent client guidance. You will be dealing with all external clients, existing and new, which will include agencies, corporate partners, charities and other organisations.
All the events will be of the highest quality, with the beautiful space within this historic building being offered with the commitment to realise its full potential. By overseeing all sales, co-ordinating the diary, optimising income received and building relationships, you will ensure the venue becomes a key and competitive player within the exclusive venues of London.
This is about the ability to manage the whole process and deliver against key performance indicators in terms of commercial maximisation and usage, building relationships, managing a team and ensuring the great experience and service received makes clients want to come back time and time again.
The postholder will:
- Be responsible for generating a profitable income stream for a newly launched commercial space in the heart of Islington just off Angel tube station
- Develop and manage the staffing and event operations, with additional resource as required
- Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice
- Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council
- Be flexible within the broad remit of the post
- Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
- Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes
- Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices
- Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace
- Always promote the highest level of customer experience
How to Apply
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
- Your interest in working for the Crafts Council and this position
- Details of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
- Tell us about a recent event / activity you have attended including what you enjoyed about it and what could have been improved
Deadline: 12 noon Tuesday 9th April 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 30th April onwards
Role to Commencement: As soon as possible from May 2024 onwards.
To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK. Crafts Council is not a sponsoring organisation.
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Based in the heart of Covent Garden, Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre are the membership bodies for the theatre sector, representing theatre producers, managers, owners, and operators both in London’s West End and across the UK – a vibrant and diverse sector delivering world class theatre. Theatre and the performing arts industries enrich our lives and strengthen our sense of belonging and are a cornerstone of both the levelling up and growth agendas – it’s a rewarding sector to work in.
It is an exciting time to join as we are in the early stages of embedding a new vision and mission following a fundamental strategic review process and appointment of a new executive team. We now have an exciting five year strategy and ambitious goals that will deliver for our members. To achieve, we need an organisation that is fit for purpose, with the people, systems and processes needed to make an even greater impact. That’s where you come in.
As Head of Finance you be responsible for the finance function for Society of London Theatre, UK Theatre Association, The Theatre Council and Theatre Development Trust.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual budget process; Acting as finance business partner to budget holders across the organisation to improve the impact of financial reporting on business performance, and supporting colleagues in developing confidence in broad financial skills;
- Preparing financial reports and business cases for presentation to Board and relevant Committees; developing rolling capital investment plans which support the organisations’ strategic priorities
- Being responsible for effective financial controls and ensuring the accounting records for Society of London Theatre, UK Theatre Association, Theatre Development Trust and The Theatre Council are accurate and enable timely reporting;
- Making best use of technology to lead the review and implementation of systems, processes and procedures to support the business to deliver effectively;
- Deputising for Director of Finance and Operations when required;
We are seeking a proactive and engaging fully qualified finance professional from the Arts, Charity, Commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have robust communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with and act as a trusted advisor to a wide range of stakeholders across the three organisations. We are looking for someone committed to innovation, passionate about harnessing new technology and who will deliver ‘brilliant basics’ across our accounting processes and policies.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 14th April
Shortlisting: Thursday 18th April
Panel interviews: week commencing 22nd April
2nd Stage: week commencing 29th April
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
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Management Accountant
Salary £45,000 - £53,000
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working, 2 days in office
Location: Office located in Westminster
Our client is an internationally recognised heritage not-for-profit organisation that are looking for a management accountant to join their team with a focus on supporting month end processes and improving stakeholder relations. Our client is fully open to sector experience and committed to delivering a first-class training and induction programme. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Support the month end process, taking responsibility for key processes and analysis. Work closely with budget holders and analysing variances to budget.
- Prepare centralised month end reporting (e.g. Headcount monitoring, Commitment reporting) to provide relevant information to the team, with responsibility for ensuring analysis is clear and well understood.
- Assist with the budgeting and reforecasting process, working with budget holders to develop departmental plans and develop budgets.
- Provide more detailed analysis of historic and expected spending trends to support decision making for senior stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis.
- Support the preparation of Business cases, providing financial modelling and analysis.
- Support the Finance Business Partner Manager and Senior Management accountants in the production of key month end reports, suggesting and implementing changes to the reporting process to simplify month end.
Who are we looking for?
- A formally qualified Accountant with relevant experience of management accounting
- An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
- You’ll be practical, pragmatic and enjoy working as part of a small team in a busy environment
- Someone who is hands-on, takes a proactive approach to their work and is not afraid of getting stuck into the detail.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre finance professional looking to make an impact in the sector and will provide an excellent platform in your career.