Finance Officer – closing date 18 October 2026

We are looking for an experienced Finance Professional to manage our finance systems, budgeting, reporting and forecasting.

The Job Purpose is to support the charity by delivering accurate, timely, and robust financial administration. Responsible for maintaining financial integrity, legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring management of restricted and unrestricted income streams.

Responsibilities include:

  • Budget and Strategic Management
  • Financial Processing/Bookkeeping
  • Fund Accounting & Income Management
  • Payroll, Pensions & Tax
  • Reporting & Audit Support

Essential Requirements

  • Experience: Min of 3 years’ experience in hands-on bookkeeping, finance admin or management accounting.
  • Qualifications: P/Q ACCA/CIMA, AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or equivalent will be considered.
  • Software: High proficiency using cloud accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables,data analysis and reporting.
  • Values: A strong commitment to the charity’s core mission

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in the charity or sector.
  • Knowledge of Charity SORP
  • Exp. managing restricted and unrestricted funds
  • Exp. preparing Gift Aid claims.
  • Exp. supporting audits or independent examinations.
  • Knowledge of Theatre Tax Relief
  • Experience of VAT accounting within a charity environment

We would like someone creative and flexible who enjoys working in a lively and small team of talented and dedicated staff.

Organisation
Address Line 1
South Street Arts Centre
Address line 2
21 South Street
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 4QU
Contract type
Part time
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£22,800 for 3 day week/24 hours
Contact
Daniel Cameron (Treasurer)
Main contact telephone
07973656382
Reference number for post
Finance Officer
How to apply

Please e-mail a CV and a cover letter to: treasurer@rabbletheatre.com

To see the full job description please e-mail a request to: info@rabbletheatre.com

Open for applications from
18 September 2026
Closing date for applications
18 October 2026
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course