Finance Officer

Finance Officer, The Arts – Up to £27,000 plus study support, Central London

A highly respected Arts organisation based in Central London is looking for a new Finance Officer to work in their Financial Accounting team. Suitable candidates will have 1-2 years’ experience in a busy finance team, preferably focussing on the sales ledger. Every candidate should be keen to work in the arts and should attach a supporting statement to aid their application.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Financial Accountant in the day to day running of the Accounts Receivable function
• Reconcile and allocate accounts on the balance sheet
• Improve processes and systems, and becoming a super user for Sun Systems
• To review weekly purchase ledger BACS listings for accuracy and integrity
• To use the finance systems to interrogate financial information, prepare financial reports, and post journals.
• To support the Financial Accountant to oversee the reporting of the daily treasury figures and completing Internal Bank Transfers as required
• To be responsible for Credit Cards, Staff Expenses and Petty Cash reconciliations
• Responsibility for the day to day transaction processing through accounting systems – including Sun Systems, Proactis, Tessitura, Micros and Booksolve;
• To assist the Financial Controller with all aspects of the interim and final audit and tax reporting, where required.
• To reconcile the credit cards, cheques and cash in relation to the Tessitura on a daily basis;
• To post cash receipts, including credit card income, cheques, CAF, BACS, Paypal, Apple and other credits on a timely basis; and
• To respond to any chargebacks and credit card queries when required.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA accountant or looking to complete a qualification
• 1-2 years of experience in a finance department
• Not for Profit or Arts experience would be preferred but is not essential
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Keen to work in an arts organisation
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with Sun Systems would be desirable