Finance Officer

Salary: £30,000

The Castle Cinema is seeking a new Finance Officer to play a central role in maintaining the financial health of the venue.

Role details

• Permanent
• Full-time or part-time
• For full details, see the Finance Officer job description

Role responsibilities

Efficient finance & accounting operations

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare weekly payment runs for approval by the Directors
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping in Dext and Xero
• Raise invoices for venue hires and ensure timely payments
• Assist with payroll, starter forms, and manage holiday/sick accruals
• Assist with financial aspects of stock and sales management
• Reconcile daily cash reports from Duty Managers
• Undertake month-end processes, including account reconciliations and verifications

Accurate financial reporting, forecasting & compliance

• Produce regular & ad-hoc financial reports
• Assist with monitoring cash flow and financial planning
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with VAT rules and assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Working with external accountants on annual accounts & corp tax return

Effective communication, collaboration & systems

• Manage the finance email inbox and take timely, appropriate action
• Collaborate effectively with other departments to provide financial guidance & support decision-making
• Resolve queries with team members, suppliers, and customers promptly
• Provide support in liaising with external accountants
• Enhance financial processes and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Embrace new systems, technologies, AI, and automation to streamline operations and enhance productivity

Person specifications

• Training or education in finance and accounting
• Strong financial literacy, with knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll
• Experience with financial software packages, ideally Xero
• Meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately at pace
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident IT skills, including proficiency in Gsuite and spreadsheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Focused on improving systems to reduce manual tasks and repetitive data entry
• Committed to leveraging AI and automation for efficient, innovative, and accurate financial operations
• Desire to grow with the role

How to apply

Please apply via this form, and complete the Castle Cinema’s diversity monitoring survey.

If successful, we will arrange a test to be taken in your own time, following this if successful there will be an in-person interview at the cinema.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK, as well as two professional references.

The closing date for this position is 05/01/2025 at 23:59