Job Description

Chichester Festival Theatre

Finance Assistant (P/T)

28,000 - 32,000 pa Pro rata

To apply: Once you've read the JD below - please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to recruitment@cft.org.uk, quoting job reference:2508FAin the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.

We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications.

We're looking for a part-time Finance Assistant (21 hours p/w) to join our Finance team.

With proven financial experience in a recent and relevant role, you will play an active role in improving and developing our financial systems and processes.

Working directly with the Management Accountant, you will support department budget holders and their teams by providing relevant and timely financial reports and analysis.

You will be enthusiastic about investing your time and expertise into expanding the contribution we make to productions and projects across the organisation.

Job Purpose

With proven financial experience in a recent and relevant role, you will play an active role in improving and developing our financial systems and processes.

Working directly with the Management Accountant, you will support department budget holders and their teams by providing relevant and timely financial reports and analysis.

You will be enthusiastic about investing your time and expertise into expanding the contribution we make to productions and projects across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop CFT's financial reporting and analysis

Prepare and post journals

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Maintain the fixed asset register

Collate data for external reporting requirements

Support the preparation of payroll information and reporting

Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns

Contribute to the upgrade of our accounting system

Support the year-end audit process

Provide hands-on support for the purchase ledger team when required

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Experience of working within a busy finance department

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Qualifications

Qualified by experience, part qualified, AAT qualified or equivalent

Responsibilities of all Staff Members

Be aware of the work of the other departments in the achievement of CFT's aims

Take an active part in communicating and co-operating with other staff and departments

Follow guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the company in relation to financial management and personnel records

Work in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy of CFT

Be aware of, and comply with, the rules and legislation pertaining to Health and Safety at work

Take part in such working groups and committees as might from time to time be required for the fulfilment of departmental and/or company aims

Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times

Be an active ambassador for CFT, its aims, objectives and values

Commit to CFT's environmental policies to reach net zero and collaborate with us in finding innovative solutions towards more sustainable theatre-making

A few more things... We're an Equal Opportunities employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets. We passionately believe that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we'll be as a company, an employer, a community hub and a theatre.

We actively encourage applications from people that have been traditionally under-represented in the arts. We really value people who will bring unique perspectives and will add new knowledge to our team. The Theatre has an equality of opportunity approach and aspires to give everyone the chance to achieve their potential. You may already have seen that CFT are Disability Confident and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

CFT have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer practice across our organisation.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory reference and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/08/2025
Reference ID: 2508FA