We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at the National Theatre.
The Finance Department is responsible for the NT’s accounting, finance and budgeting requirements, including the recording and monitoring of income and expenditure, maintenance of adequate financial controls, preparation of budgets, internal and external financial reporting and compliance with tax and other regulations. The Finance Department comprises a teams of management accountants, a financial accounting team and a payroll team – all working to the Director of Finance. In addition, an element of core financial processing is undertaken within operating departments.
The purpose of this role is to support the Accounts Payable Supervisor in the day to day running of the Purchase Ledger, ensuring that we pay supplier invoices in a timely and efficient manner, continuously maximising gains from technology and reviewing processes where appropriate.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to problem solve and provide effective solutions.
- Demonstratable experience of using Microsoft packages, with particular use of Excel.
- Excellent accounting skills with an understanding of double entry bookkeeping, reconciliations, and VAT.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of the NT and external suppliers.
- A resilient, highly motivated individual who can work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team.
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is: Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 12 Noon.
The National Theatre reserves the right to close this vacancy post earlier than the planned date. We recommend that you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
For further queries please email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2023