Opportunity: Finance Manager

Title: Finance Manager
Fee: £7,600 annual fixed fee (inclusive of VAT)
Contract: Freelance contract for services, offered as an ongoing agreement equivalent to approximately 0.2 FTE. Ideally able to be worked flexibly to respond to monthly / annual workload fluctuations.
Location: Remote working
Start date: As soon as possible in liaison with outgoing accountants Timbers
Reports to: Chief Executive

We are seeking an experienced finance professional or small accountancy provider to manage our core finance functions on a freelance/contract basis. This is an ongoing, part-time contract supporting the financial operations of a small, ambitious arts organisation working at the intersection of art, technology and digital culture.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of charity finance, skilled in Xero, bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, audit preparation, HMRC filings and support with funding reports. You may be an individual already set up for freelance work, or a firm used to providing finance support to charities or arts organisations. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and liaise with trustees and external auditors as needed.

To apply for the role please:

• Read the Finance Manager Job Description
• Complete an Application Form and email to jobs@andfestival.org.uk with APPLICATION – Finance Manager as the subject field.
• Complete an Equal Opportunities Form (submitted anonymously).

Application Timeline

• The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 1 June 2025
• Interviews are expected to take place on W/b 16 June 2025

Access Support

We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are open for people who experience barriers to inclusion and recognise that you might need additional support to participate in the application process.

If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact the Executive Director directly on jobs@andfestival.org.uk with Finance Manager in the subject field.