Finance Assistant

Belgrade Theatre Trust (Coventry) Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Belgrade Theatre Coventry is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the Finance Team, focusing on accounts payable, invoices and accurate recording of financial information.

This hands‑on role is 16 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 5 months, with a potential to become permanent. Monday and Tuesday are essential days, with flexibility on other days; located at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.

Qualifications

• Experience handling accounts payable and supplier invoices.
• Accurate data entry and reconciliations.
• Ability to work within a small Finance Team with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Team with accurate and timely accounts payable processing.
• Process supplier invoices efficiently using Lightyear AP software.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and record financial information.
• Assist with recording and monitoring catering income and reconciliations.
• Provide holiday cover for Accounts Payable when required.
• Support other administrative and financial tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Financial administration

Tools

Lightyear AP

Job description

Be part of the show – join us as Finance Assistant at the Belgrade Theatre

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant who will provide effective administrative and financial support to the Finance Team, with a particular focus on accounts payable processes and the accurate recording and reconciliation of financial information.

The postholder will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed promptly and accurately, supplier accounts are maintained, and financial information is recorded appropriately. The role will work closely with colleagues across the Theatre and will provide holiday cover for Accounts Payable when required.

This is a hands‑on role within a small and dedicated Finance Team.

Salary : £13.45 per hour

Department: FinanceTeam

Contract: Fixed Term - 5 months with the possibility of becoming permanent

Reports to: Head of Finance

Location: Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

The application deadline for this role is Fri 25 Sep2026.

The role is offered at 16 hours per week, with flexibility around the days worked. Ideally, the successful candidate will work 4 hours per day, across 4 days per week. Monday and Tuesday are essential working days due to the requirements of invoice processing, with flexibility around the remaining two days.

Key Objectives

• Support the Finance Team with accurate and timely accounts payable processing.


• Process supplier invoices efficiently using Lightyear AP software.


• Maintain accurate financial records and support reconciliations.


• Assist with the recording and monitoring of catering income.


• Provide holiday cover for Accounts Payable.


• Support the wider Finance Team with additional administrative and financial tasks as required.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible,


• Communicating and promoting vacancies,


• Interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum job criteria,


• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required,


• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work,


• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application, and complete this form: Disability Confident Employer Scheme .

Contact

If you require any adjustments, accommodations or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail] with the subject line'Application Assistance'. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.