A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join Sound and Music on a part- time basis. This is a key position in the team and reports directly into the Chief Executive. Sound and Music is moving to Bethnal Green, London and a mix of home and remote working, so applicants may be based anywhere in the UK.
Sound and Music’s vision is to create a world where new music and sound prospers, transforming lives, challenging expectations and celebrating the work of its creators. We support a diverse range of talented composers to develop their work; we help audiences to discover and experience new music; and we enable children and young people to explore their musical creativity. We strive for a world in which more people of all ages and from all backgrounds have more opportunities to access, create and enjoy new music.
You will have experience in the charity sector, a confident manner and be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing. You will have strong financial, administrative and organisational skills and a good eye for detail. You will also need to have experience of using Sage and Excel as accounting packages, prior experience of bookkeeping, planning and setting budgets within a small company. Sound and Music has a small and dedicated team so you will need to be a strong team player as well as being able to deal with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 6pm on Monday 17 May. Interviews will take place the week of 24 May (exact date tbc).
To apply, please read the job description and person specification and complete the application form.
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Please return your completed application form to Wendy Attewell by email: wendy.attewell@soundandmusic.org. We will not use any additional information such as CVs during the recruitment process. Please also contact Wendy if you have any questions about the application.
Interviews will take place between 2:00-5.30pm on Monday 24 May, with Sound and Music Chief Executive, Susanna Eastburn and Belinda Dee, Trustee.