Accounts Officer

Association Of British Orchestras; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization seeks an Accounts Officer based in North London. You will manage financial transactions, maintain bookkeeping, and assist all departments with budgeting and forecasting. This full-time role offers an opportunity to join a global innovator in period instrument performance. The application deadline is November 7, 2025. Please contact [e-mail] for details.

Responsibilities

• Process, record, and check all invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date bookkeeping records.
• Support departments with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Assist in administrative tasks and financial controls.

Job description

Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as our new Accounts Officer. Based in North London within the OAE’s lively home at Acland Burghley School, this is not just a job: it’s a chance to be part of a global-trailblazer in period instrument performance, education, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Process, record, and check all invoices, payments, and receipts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with best accounting / charity / arts financial standards.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date bookkeeping records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations (bank, supplier, etc.), making sure all financial data is clean and audit‑ready.
• Support all departments with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting — helping to translate artistic ambition into realistic budgets, tracking variances, and enabling confident decision making.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Finance Manager in administrative tasks, financial controls, internal process improvements, and preparation for audits or external review.

To find out more and for details on how to apply, please see the recruitment pack.

The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday 7th November 2025.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th November 2025.

Contact details

[e-mail]

020 8159 9184

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Performing Arts

Location

London, United Kingdom