Description
The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Finance Officer. This post is offered on a Permanent, Full-Time contract. The Finance Officer is responsible for inputting all of the financial data at an initial stage.
The Finance Officer is responsible for processing the payroll, purchase ledger, recording sales and maintaining financial systems. This means they will gain a widespread knowledge of the Almeida Theatre and Bar operations, and they will be liaising with all departments of the theatre, from marketing to stage management. They should have a keen eye for detail and a conscientious approach to all of their work. They must be good communicators in order to access information regarding the financial systems and confident in applying rigorous controls in this fast-moving, creative environment.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience of operating payroll
- Previous accounting experience
- Experience of account software
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent excel skills
- A good communicator and advocate for the department
- Enthusiastic team player
- Efficient and methodical
- Responsible and reliable
- A willingness to learn
- An interest in theatre
Desirables:
- Qualified at AAT level, or part qualified CIMA/ACCA or equivalent
Key Responsibilities:
General:
- To work with all staff to ensure they understand the importance of adhering to the financial controls and procedures
- To work within the Finance team, supporting the Director of Finance & Operations and Finance Manager
Payroll and Pensions:
- Check weekly timesheets from various departments
- Apply HMRC Updates and Notifications
- Post and process weekly and monthly payroll on SAGE
- Print/distribute payslips
- Ensure all payroll costs are properly coded
- Ensure new staff are set up correctly with all relevant paperwork
- First point of call for payroll queries
- Preparation of net salary payments
- Incorporating new salary rates into payroll spreadsheets including budgeting hours for monitoring purposes and pass to managers
- Set up staff pension rate on SAGE payroll
- Process Now Pension Scheme including postponement for staff opting out, in liaison with the Finance Manager
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