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.