We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the National Theatre Finance Team.
The purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day operation of various finance functions within the Finance Department, supervise the monthly close process, manage workflow to ensure deadlines are met, and ensure that financial information is processed in a timely and accurate manner.
This role involves taking a lead on all aspects of the department’s work, providing technical advice and support to the team and to internal clients as a senior member of the finance team, and supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Director in their roles.
The successful candidate will have the following:
* A CCAB-qualified accountant with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP
* Experience of working in a busy financial accounting team or a first-time move out of Practice
* Excellent technical accounting skills, including a thorough grasp of the concept of double entry, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets, including accounting for accruals, prepayments, and accrued and deferred income
* Experience of VAT and other Charity-related technical issues, e.g., Charities SORP requirements would be a distinct advantage
* Excellent communication skills and an awareness of the importance of sharing information with the team, colleagues, and senior managers within the Finance Department and the rest of the organisation
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you…
* Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
* 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Development Programmes via e-learning platform and specialist in-person training relating to the role
* Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
* Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
* Enhanced sick pay
* Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
* Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
* Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
* Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
* On-site staff canteen and social facilities
* On-site occupational health support
* In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
* Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing, and opportunities to get active
* Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
* Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
* Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
* Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
* Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.
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