We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the National Theatre Finance Team on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract.
The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the National Theatre's financial records and control environment, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the organisation.
Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, the role leads key aspects of the month-end close process, balance sheet management, statutory compliance, taxation, treasury activities and external reporting requirements. The post holder will act as a technical accounting specialist within the Finance team, providing guidance and support to colleagues whilst driving continuous improvement in financial processes, controls and systems.
The Financial Accountant will also manage and develop two direct reports, ensuring high standards of work, effective prioritisation and professional development across the team.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP.
- Experience of month-end close, balance sheet management and financial controls.
- Experience supporting annual audits and working with external auditors.
- Experience of VAT and other Charity-related technical issues.
- Some experience of working in a busy financial accounting team or first time move out of Practice.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
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Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 27th July 2026 at 12 noon.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.