Finance Assistant
We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support our wider finance team with day‑to‑day financial processes and administration. As part of the Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust you’ll help keep our finances accurate, efficient and well‑organised in a creative, fast‑paced environment.
About the Role
Job Purpose: Provide hands‑on assistance to the Finance Manager and support the Finance Team to ensure a quality service is delivered to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the day‑to‑day workings of the Finance Team, enabling improved business performance through accurate recording of financial information.
Key Task Areas
* Administrative duties associated with the processing of purchase orders, invoices and credit notes.
* Preparing BACS runs for payment.
* Cash handling and banking imports for NTT (Sales and Customer Experience).
* Control and perform petty cash administration.
* Assisting Finance Team with general administration.
* Providing holiday and sickness cover within the Finance Team as directed by the Finance Manager.
* Supporting Finance Team in preparation of month‑end schedules (Accruals, Pre‑Payments, etc.).
* Assisting with the annual external audit.
Additional Responsibilities
* Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.
* Create a safe, pleasant, respectful and productive work environment, setting an example of positive professional standards.
* Be aware of and adhere to policies and procedures related to safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and equal opportunities.
* Undergo relevant training and development required by the Finance Manager.
* Carry out any other tasks allocated by the Finance Manager on an ad‑hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the level of responsibility.
Additional Information
Hours of work: 15 hours per week over a minimum of three days (working pattern to be agreed with successful candidate).
Salary: £9,527.03 – £10,135.14 per annum (full‑time equivalent £23,500 – £25,000).
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, family advice, medical information, legal advice, financial guidance, life and leadership coaching, and an online health and wellbeing portal.
* Bar & shop discount – 10% discount on products purchased at our bars and theatre shop.
* Complimentary tickets – two tickets to the press night of all Made In Northampton productions where available; additional comps for performances during the run (subject to availability). Comps also available for selected films at Northampton Film House (weekly email list, £1.00 booking fee).
* Family‑friendly policies – enhanced leave and pay for maternity, paternity, shared parental, dependants, careers, annual leave and sickness.
Requirements
Experience
* Previous experience of computerised systems.
* Previous experience of cash handling.
* Experience of implementing/maintaining administrative systems and procedures.
* Attending meetings and producing accurate minutes.
Skills & Abilities
* Analytical approach to problem‑solving.
* Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
* Accurate and numerate.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to work using own initiative.
* Attention to detail.
* Enthusiastic team player.
* Maintaining confidentiality.
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience of computerised purchase ledger operation.
Knowledge & Qualifications
* Computerised integrated accounting systems preferably Exchequer.
* Technical knowledge of correct purchase ledger operation.
* Computerised sales ledger.
* Understanding and appreciation of performing arts and entertainment.
How to Apply
Please submit a covering letter (no more than two A4 pages) stating your relevant experience, knowledge and skills for this Finance Assistant role, along with your CV.
We are an inclusive organisation, committed to fair recruitment and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are under‑represented in our workforce and in the Arts wider. We encourage socio‑economic diversity, representation from ethnically diverse groups, people who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or those who identify as LGBTQ+.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer, we would like you to complete an equal opportunity monitoring form. You will receive an email from us to acknowledge your application, which will include a link to complete this.
Closing date: Wed 12 November
Interviews: W/C 17 November
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