Finance Assistant (Hybrid) – Invoicing & Credit Control

The Royal Ballet School; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ballet School is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team in day-to-day funding activities. The role focuses on accurate financial recording, reconciliations, and delivering timely, well-presented information with audit trails.

You will assist the Credit Controller, manage parts of the sales ledger and help with month-end processes, while working in a hybrid setup (1 day in the Upper School, Covent Garden) with occasional travel to White Lodge, Richmond Park.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or accounts receivable is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software preferred.
• Detail-oriented with good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Credit Controller in maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.
• Assist with sales ledger tasks including invoicing, VAT reporting and debt collection.
• Process payroll-related data entry and basic payroll administration.
• Handle bank postings, cashflow monitoring, and weekly reporting to the Financial Controller.
• Assist with archiving, filing and month-end processes.
• Provide high-quality, timely financial information with appropriate backups.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Finance administration

Excel

Accounting software

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Royal Ballet School is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team in day-to-day funding activities. The role focuses on accurate financial recording, reconciliations, and delivering timely, well-presented information with audit trails.

You will assist the Credit Controller, manage parts of the sales ledger and help with month-end processes, while working in a hybrid setup (1 day in the Upper School, Covent Garden) with occasional travel to White Lodge, Richmond Park.