Senior Management Accountant

UK Theatre Association; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A theatre organization in Birmingham seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial management, support budgeting, and ensure accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and a passion for live theatre. The role offers a salary starting at £50,000 plus generous benefits including 5 weeks of holiday and discounts on tickets and parking.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Employee assistance service

Staff ticket discount

Staff discount in food and drink outlets

25% Season Ticket discount on parking

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Strong track record in producing management accounts and delivering accurate monthly reporting.
• Highly analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts.
• Support the Finance Director in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Develop a flexible budget modelling tool.

Skills

Management accounts

Process improvements

Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Deadline management

Passion for live theatre

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Five years of relevant experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

The Rep's Finance department is responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the theatre and its two commercial subsidiaries. The role involves producing management accounts, supporting the Finance Director in preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts, as well as developing a flexible budget modelling tool to aid strategic planning across leadership teams. It will also include advising budget holders on financial matters, particularly in relation to funding bids.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts
• Support the Finance Director in preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Develop a flexible budget modelling tool to aid strategic planning across leadership teams
• Advise budget holders on financial matters, particularly in relation to funding bids

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), or have at least five years of relevant experience
• Strong track record in producing management accounts, driving process improvements, and delivering insightful and accurate monthly reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software
• Highly analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
• Ideally, a passion for live theatre

Pay

Pay: Commensurate with experience, to be no less than £50,000 per annum. More for an exceptional candidate.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday
• Free-to-use employee assistance service
• Staff ticket discount (when available)
• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
• £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans

EEO statement: It is important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be.