Freelance Part Time Bookkeeper – Person Specification

Essential (Must-Have)

Education/Training: 

  • O Level or GCSE Maths and English (GCSE or O Level Grade C/7+) 
  • Proficient and skilled using Sage Accounting software, Excel, Word, email and payroll software.

Experience:

  • 5+ Years working for a charity or several busy small businesses in a financial management position
  • Cash handling
  • Managing payroll
  • Submitting Gift Aid reports 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Data entry, invoice processing, bank reconciliation, cash flow management, accounts payable/receivable. 
  • Charity Specifics: Gift Aid processing & charity accounts compliance.
  • Detail-Oriented & Accurate: Meticulous record-keeping and error-checking.
  • Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal skills for reporting to trustees, staff and external contacts.
  • Organised & Methodical: Meets deadlines with good time management. Ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.
  • Proactive & Self-Starter: Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Problem-Solver: Analytical approach to financial challenges and good business acumen.
  • High Integrity: Handles sensitive financial information confidentially.
  • Team Player: Collaborates well with non-finance colleagues and volunteers.
  • Qualities/Attributes: Flexibility when managing peaks and troughs of workload, polite, calm, friendly, enthusiastic, positive attitude and interest in the Arts (music, theatre, etc).

Desirable (Nice-to-Have)

  • Education/Training: Level 2 or 3 AAT desirable. A Level Maths, or further accounting qualifications.
  • Experience in a customer-facing environment 
  • Experience working with volunteers

How to apply:

Email your CV, covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, hourly rate and the contact details of two references to Alison Braithwaite at info@broadwayartsfestival.com.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 23rd February. 

If you have any questions about the role before applying please leave a message on 01386 898387 and the Festival Director will return your call or alternatively email info@broadwayartsfestival.com.

Interviews will take place at the end of February or early March in person in Broadway.