Finance and Compliance Assistant

Cristea Roberts Gallery; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in London seeks a Finance and Compliance Assistant to manage finance reporting and compliance procedures. The role requires at least two years' experience in finance, proficiency in Xero and Excel, and an interest in contemporary art. This is a long-term position with hybrid working options after an initial period. Candidates should be proactive team members and must participate in gallery events.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Training with internal procedures will be provided.
• Knowledge of contemporary art is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Finance Director and work with external accountants.
• Assist with management accounts and audits.
• Provide advice on compliance issues.

Skills

Data entry

Bookkeeping

Compliance procedures

Xero

Excel

Tools

Art Logic

Job description

Finance and Compliance Assistant sought for busy West End contemporary art gallery. This is a long-term role as part of a friendly team in a busy gallery with room to progress.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Director and work with the Gallery's external accountants on all aspects of reporting and assisting with Management accounts and audit. The position requires someone who is happy to work at all levels including data entry and bookkeeping.

Applicants should have at least two years' experience in a similar finance role. The role may also suit a qualified accountant with related experience. Training with internal procedures will be given.

A good working knowledge of Xero and Excel is essential, and familiarity with Art Logic would be an advantage.

An interest in and knowledge of contemporary art also an advantage.

Experience in Compliance procedures, especially AMLR, is essential as the successful candidate will be expected to give confident and appropriate advice to staff on all compliance issues.

The job will require the candidate to be an active member of the wider gallery team which involves participating in gallery events and some Saturday work. Hybrid working is offered on a limited basis after the first six months.

For the right applicant this is a long-term role as part of a friendly team in a busy gallery with room to progress to a more senior role within the finance department.

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