Northern Ballet are looking a Management Accountant to support the Finance Director, by the production of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts for the Northern Ballet group of companies.
As the company looks to the future key elements of the role will be supporting the Finance Director with the development of a flexible budget modelling tool and the scoping and implementation of a new finance system.
- Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 pro rata per annum depending upon qualification and experience plus excellent benefits
- Hours: Part-time (2 or 3 days per week)
- Closing date for applications: 13 August 2025 at 17.00
- Interviews will take place week commencing 1 September 2025
Key Responsibilities
- The production of management accounts across the group for review and discussion with the Finance Director.
- To assist the Finance Director in the production of annual budget and monthly forecasts.
- To support the Finance Director in the development of a flexible budget modelling tool to inform work of the Executive Team in future planning.
- To support budget holders in the management of their budgets.
- To provide advice to the Development team and help with the financial elements of funding bids.
- To gain understanding of the operational areas of the group, from performing company, to technical, production teams and business support areas such as marketing and fundraising to support inter-departmental working and accurate dynamic forecasts.
- To foster a strong control environment and identify, propose, and implement change as necessary.
- Maintain records and support Finance Director in producing annual Theatre Tax relief and Film Tax relief claims.
- Support the Finance Director in the scoping, preparation for and implementation of a new finance system.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform duties outside this brief, as operationally required and at the discretion of management.
What we’re looking for
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Essential Attributes
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- Qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant
- Experience of producing group management accounts from financial records
- Great attention to detail
- A logical and methodical approach
- Excellent IT skills, Microsoft Office or similar
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Desirable Attributes
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- Experience of charity accounting
- Experience of theatre or arts organisations including TTR and FTR claims
- Experience of Pegasus Opera accounting software
- Full UK driving licence
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Personal Attributes
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- An efficient and flexible approach; prioritises workload to meet targets and deadlines
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Ability to work well in a small team
- Taking pride in work completed well
- Good time management
- Able to have a friendly approach and remain open to others
- To build good working relationships with other departments
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@northernballet.com by 13 August 2025 at 17.00. Interviews will take place week commencing 1 September 2025.
We also ask applicants to complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Northern Ballet strives to understand, respect and champion diversity in all its forms. We believe in embracing diversity within our workforce, repertoire and practices and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please contact us to talk through any access requirements you may need at any stage of the recruitment process so that we can ensure reasonable adjustments are in place. Adjustments could include providing documentation in alternative formats (large print, braille, or audio), adapting the interview environment, or allowing additional time for responses.
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