Volunteer Finance Director

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity theatre in York is seeking a Volunteer Finance Director to oversee financial processes and support the Board of Trustees. Candidates should have a recognized accounting qualification and relevant experience in finance. This role involves about 30 hours of work per month, contributing to the vibrant theatre community while making a meaningful difference locally.

Benefits

Experience in a community-focused charity

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to influence financial decisions

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting required.
• Ability to commit around 30 hours a month, including trustee meetings.
• Previous charity or trustee experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial expertise

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized finance or accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent)

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.