Financial Controller – National Theatre, UK

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join us at the National Theatre on a 9 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

The Financial Controller has responsibility for ensuring the National Theatre, and its subsidiaries’ statutory accounting processes, controls and records are managed in accordance with professional standards while being responsive to the needs of the Theatre. The post holder will seek to develop systems to ensure that the Finance Department provide an efficient and secure service to internal and external users.

The successful candidate will have the following:

A professional chartered accountancy qualification (ACCA or ACA) and proven post qualification experience; or the equivalent relevant experience at a senior level including experience of producing statutory financial statements under IFRS or UK GAAP

The ability to work well under pressure and a proven ability to manage and meet conflicting deadlines

Creative and innovative thinking in relation to problem solving

Good working knowledge and experience of financial reporting and preparation of statutory accounts, including dealing with multi-currency ledgers

Good working knowledge of taxation issues (particularly Corporation Tax, Income Tax, NI, and VAT) and the ability to broaden that knowledge as required

Proven experience of leading, managing and developing staff

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is: 12 Noon, Monday 16 November 2020

For further queries please email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk