Job Summary
Apollo Music Projects is looking for a Finance Officer to join our team, to manage our day-to-day finance and bookkeeping activities, as well as to work closely with the team regarding budgeting, and annual submission of the Annual Reports and Accounts.
Job Description
Apollo Music Projects is a successful music education charity, dedicated to bringing live classical music to children who might not otherwise experience it. Since 2004, more than 18,000 children have experienced the magic of live performance through our programmes from classroom to concert hall, culminating in the thrilling spectacle of a full orchestra in concert.
We are looking for a Finance Officer to manage our day-to-day finance and bookkeeping activities, including monthly reporting, annual budgeting, and preparing the Annual Reports and Accounts. The Finance Officer will play an important role as part of this small but passionate team in the operations of the charity, from fundraising through to delivery of the programme in the schools. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a part in helping to shape the charity's future strategy.
We are looking for an organised, enterprising and personable individual, passionate about the arts and about creating opportunities for children from a range of backgrounds to listen to and appreciate the magic of live music. This post requires someone who is able to take a high degree of responsibility, and is confident working independently. You will have excellent organisational skills, and a high level of precision in financial processes and bookkeeping.
The role is mainly remote, with regular staff meetings and additional meetings with the CEO or other staff members in central London, and attendance at annual strategy days and some workshops and concerts, and may from time to time entail working outside of office hours.
Applicants should have several years' experience of similar roles, and knowledge of bookkeeping and charity finances.
Apollo Music Projects is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and those who are significantly under-represented in our sector.
Job Requirements
Candidate Profile
Skills & Qualifications
1. Relevant experience in a finance administration role, ideally including bookkeeping, payroll, and monthly/annual reporting for a small business or charity.
2. Strong numerical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
3. Excellent organisational and project management skills.
4. Experience of budget management, analysis and reporting.
5. Highly computer literate, with experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel.
6. Right to work in the UK.
7. A passion for the arts.
8. Experience working in an independent role within a small business/charity environment.
9. Experience working in the arts and/or charitable sectors.
10. Part-qualified/qualified with a recognised accountancy body (e.g. CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, AAT etc.).
11. Familiarity with Quickbooks Online.
Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
1. Bookkeeping including recording income and expenses, and other financial transactions.
2. Processing of invoices and payments to musicians, staff, schools and other external suppliers.
3. Draft annual organisational budgets and forecasting with the CEO and Treasurer.
4. Carry out monthly reconciliations and the preparation of monthly financial update reports to the Treasurer.
5. Prepare quarterly reports for trustees' board meetings including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cashflows.
6. Monitoring of restricted funding.
7. Developing and maintaining accounting systems; and working closely with the Treasurer to develop new systems where required.
8. Working closely with the Fundraising Officer regarding fundraising applications and budgets, both general and specific to individual applications.
9. Preparation of annual accounts and support with end of year Independent Examination.
If you would like to apply for this role please include a covering letter addressed to David Chernaik, Chief Executive, explaining why you would like to work for AMP and your qualifications and suitability for the role. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Applicants must be available to start in May. As a small organisation we are only able to reply to shortlisted candidates.
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