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Finance and Administration Lead, Scala Worcester

  •  West Midlands
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 19, 2026
  •  Hannah Phillips
  •  hannahphillips@scalaworcester.co.uk
  • #Combined arts
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Job Summary

The Finance and Admin Lead will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and Deputy Chief Exec / Director of Operations to shape and deliver Scala’s strategic vision and business plans.

Job Description

The postholder manages reporting, budgets, payroll and systems.

Key Responsibilities
Part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Producing reports, providing accurate financial information.
Producing monthly management accounts and P&L sheet.
Performing bank reconciliation.
Manage the purchase ledger, including processing invoices and payments
Acting as one of the bank signatories.
Liaising with the accountant and auditors' year end, charity Confirmation statements etc.
Producing and updating cash-flow documents.
Leading on the development of the annual Scala budget with Scala CEO and Deputy CEO.
Processing transactions.
Running monthly payroll.
Maintaining grant / restricted income, donation and membership systems.
Oversee and submit Gift Aid claims
Responsibility for contractual agreements with artists, companies and hirers and
other CRM financial responsibilities.
Working with Scala's box office and scheduling systems.
Responsibility for PRS.
Develop and review HR policies and frameworks to ensure Scala is attractive, efficient and inclusive employer.
Lead Scala's annual insurances renewal, ensuring sufficient cover for building,
income protection and liabilities, advising the Board on any significant changes or risk.
Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and professional development.

Other Responsibilities
Undertake any other duties necessary to support cross-organizational objectives.

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How to Apply

Send a CV and Supporting Statement (max 2 pages) to Hannah Phillips at [email protected]

In the Supporting Statement, please outline how your skills and experience meet the person specification, referencing specific projects or tasks from your previous roles. Please ensure you:

* Provide an example of how you have developed a financial strategy or created a financial scenario model to support decision-making.
* Outline your experience with payroll administration, including pension compliance.
* Describe your experience with Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice), particularly regarding restricted and unrestricted fund management.
* Outline your experience with VAT (specifically partial exemption rules), Theatre Tax relief and Gift Aid claims.
* Mention which accounting software packages you are proficient in (e.g., Xero), and what is your level of proficiency with Excel?
* Describe your organisational administrative experience with reference to People & Cultu

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