FREELANCE FINANCE OFFICER

Action Together; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity, Action Together, seeks a freelance Finance Officer to manage financial operations at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre. This part-time role involves budgeting, payroll processing, invoicing, and reporting to support their vibrant arts programme and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting is essential.
• Comfortable with new IT systems; experience with Sage is an advantage.
• Ability to liaise effectively with accountants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting, processing payroll, and credit control.
• Prepare annual accounts and report to the Board.
• Liaise with accountants and make Gift Aid claims.

Skills

Budgeting

Payroll Processing

Invoicing

Credit Control

Management Accounts

Reporting

Gift Aid Claims

Tools

Sage

Job description

We are looking to recruit a freelance Finance Officer to help with the financial operations of the charity.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in Chorlton’s independent Theatre and Arts Centre.

The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre welcomes over 700 people through our doors every week and runs a varied programme of theatre, classes and courses and an award-winning participatory programme.

THE ROLE

This is a key role within our small friendly team. As Finance Officer you would be responsible for a range of tasks and activities including:

• Budgeting
• Processing Payroll
• Invoicing
• Credit control
• Management accounts
• Supporting the preparation of the annual accounts
• Reporting to the Board
• Making Gift Aid Claims
• Compiling information for annual TTR claims
• Liaising with the Accountants

The Edge is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The organisation generates income through a diverse range of revenue streams, including earned income from box office sales, venue hire, classes and courses, and its on-site café/bar. Additional funding is secured through charitable grants from trusts and foundations, as well as support from local government and the National Lottery. Our annual turnover is £500,000.

Experience of using Sage would be an advantage, however it is not a necessity, as long as you are comfortable using new IT systems.

The hours and days of work can be flexible to suit the individual and needs of the organisation and would be discussed at interview.

Key information

• Employer: The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre
• Locations: Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: This is a freelance position.Hours: 8 hours per weekFee:£500 per month
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 8 hours a week

To apply for this role:

If you would like to apply, please send a CV with a covering letter detailing your skills and experience to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 9am, 14th July 2025

Interviews to be held in the week commencing 21st July 2025

If you are interested in the role and wish to have an informal chat to find out more prior to applying please do not hesitate to contact Hannah McAdam on 0161 282-9776.

More about this role

• Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 9am
• Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing: Monday, July 21, 2025 - 12:00
• Flexible Working Options: Part time
• Working Pattern Details: The hours and days of work can be flexible to suit the individual and needs of the organisation and would be discussed at interview.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes