Volunteer Finance Director

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charitable theatre in the heart of York is seeking a Volunteer Finance Director to bring their expertise and support the financial management of this beloved venue. The role includes processing invoices, preparing financial reports, and engaging with the theatre community. Ideal candidates will have a recognised finance qualification and a passion for working collaboratively, committing around 30 hours a month including meetings and show nights.

Benefits

Experience in charity finance

Engagement with a passionate community

Opportunity to guide a local venue

Qualifications

• Recognised finance or accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage in theatre life.
• Commitment of around 30 hours a month, including trustee meetings and show nights.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and charges to hirers.
• Preparing budgets and financial reports for the board.
• Reconciling accounts using Xero.
• Managing bar and front-of-house income.
• Overseeing VAT and Performing Rights payments.

Skills

Finance expertise

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Education

Recognised finance or accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Do you enjoy working with numbers and want to support something really special in your local community? We're looking for aVolunteer Finance Directorto join the team at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre-a beautiful, much-loved, volunteer-run theatre in the heart of York.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your professional financial expertise while making a real difference to a thriving local charity. You'll be part of ourBoard of Trusteesand work closely with our brilliant group of volunteers.

You'll also help out as a Duty Manager at a couple of performances each month-so you'll really get to be part of the theatre buzz!

What you'll be doing:

• Processing invoices and charges to hirers
• Preparing budgets and financial reports for the board
• Reconciling accounts using Xero and our ticketing system
• Managing bar and front-of-house income (cash and card)
• Overseeing VAT and Performing Rights payments

You’ll be fully supported and working alongside others-it's very much a team effort.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone with a solid financial background who's ready to bring their expertise to a vibrant community setting.

Essential:

• A recognisedfinance or accounting qualification(e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
• Experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting
• Organised, reliable, and attentive to detail
• to work collaboratively and get involved in theatre life
• Able to commit around 30 hours a month, including trustee meetings and show nights

Desirable:

• Experience usingXeroor similar accounting software
• Previous charity or trustee experience

Why get involved?

• Help guide the financial future of a treasured local venue
• Be part of a fun, friendly, and passionate team
• Gain valuable board-level and charity finance experience
• Know that you're making a genuine difference in your community

Sound like you?

We’d love to chat! Whether you’re experienced and want to give back, or you’re looking to grow your skills in a new setting, we’d love to hear from you.