Finance Officer

JOB TITLE | Finance Officer
SALARY | £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
LOCATION | Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA. Hybrid working available.
LINE MANAGED BY | Finance Manager
CONTRACT | Full Time, permanent HOURS | 35 hours (1.0 FTE) per week (excludes one hour lunch break)
ANNUAL LEAVE | 25 days per annum, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days. Plus bank holidays. PROBATION PERIOD | Three months
NOTICE PERIOD | Two months’ notice in writing on either side on successful completion of probation.
START DATE | December 2024 / January 2025
CLOSING DATE | 12pm on Friday 22 November 2024
INTERVIEW DATE | Week commencing 2 December 2024

Rich Mix is a dynamic arts centre and creative hub in the heart of Shoreditch in East London. Launched in 2006, we connect some of the city’s most adventurous and diverse audiences to a vital, exciting and ambitious programme of contemporary culture.

The Finance Officer will play a key role within a small but busy finance function. They will be responsible for administering the day-to-day finance activities of Rich Mix Cultural Foundation and its trading company Rich Mix Cultural Enterprises Ltd. They will support the Finance Manager and Head of Finance, ensuring that the department runs smoothly by providing timely and accurate data processing and meeting deadlines to facilitate report delivery. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of using finance software systems, ideally SAGE.
• Book-keeping qualification or qualified by experience.
• Excellent numeracy and IT skills, especially using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• An organised individual with strong attention to detail.
• A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to work independently and take initiative, and to work as part of a team, asking for help when needed.
• Ability to prioritise, follow up on outstanding matters and keep to deadlines.
• Proactive verbal and written communication skills, with ability to provide regular and accurate information to team members as necessary.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of the charity/arts sector is desirable.
• A passion for music and film and a keen interest in the work of Rich Mix.
• Understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity.
• Understanding of the importance of environmental sustainability and working in a sustainable manner. 

To apply for this role, please head to the Rich Mix website, where you can find the full job pack and details on how to apply via our online application form.