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Could you be our next Finance Manager? We’re looking for a Finance Manager to support our arts charity with effective bookkeeping, accounting and finance systems. Art Reach, an inclusive arts and cultural charity located in Leicester, is currently seeking a talented part-time Finance Manager to join our team. At Art Reach, we are dedicated to connecting cultures through extraordinary art. We do this by commissioning bold, ambitious art and festivals that bring people together. We also work across the country to provide consultancy and cultural development services to businesses and agencies in the arts and heritage sector, helping them to raise funds to realise their cultural projects. The Finance Manager will have a crucial role in supporting our mission by leading all finance procedures and systems, ensuring optimum control and efficiency. Some of the key responsibilities include: - Responsible for implementing all finance procedures and systems (with clear audit trail) for optimum financial management and efficiency - Producing Xero month end reports, e.g. Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet and other financial reporting as required by the Board or Senior Management Team - Supporting the monthly budget and cashflow report for management reporting - Preparing and uploading quarterly VAT returns The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in financial management, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Xero Accounting. We are looking for someone with strong financial management and planning skills, who can work independently and meet deadlines under pressure. Experience in budget management, VAT returns, and end-of-year accounts is essential, with a professional qualification in finance (CCAB or equivalent) preferred. If you are passionate about finance and making a difference through art and culture, we hope you will apply. Join us in creating extraordinary art that celebrates diversity and brings communities together. Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 pro rata (dependent on experience) Working hours: 7.5 hours a week (0.2 FTE) Alternative employment terms (e.g. freelance) will be considered and applicants are asked to outline these in their application. To apply, please submit your application form, CV, a maximum two-page letter outlining your interest in the job and how you meet the person specification, and the online Equal Opportunities monitoring form by 11.59pm Monday 27 May 2024. The closing date for receipt of this application is Monday 27 May 2024. Interviews are planned to be online for the week of Monday 3 June. How to apply: Before applying, please ensure you have read the Background Information, Job Description and Person Specification provided in the Full Application Pack. Art Reach is an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form.

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