Accounts Assistant - Theatre

Handle RecruitmentLondonreedpublished 09/10/2026
Must-have:FinTech

An exciting opportunity to join a growing theatre business on a 6-month contract, working as part of a busy Finance team. This is an office-based role supporting multiple Productions and live shows across the UK.

Responsibilities:

Process and code supplier invoices across multiple productions and venues Check invoices against POs, contracts and supporting documentation Resolve supplier queries and assist with statement reconciliations Prepare payment runs and monitor outstanding/aged creditor balances Support Production and Company Managers with day-to-day finance queries Ensure production costs are correctly coded and allocated to the right production and period Track production expenditure including venues, travel, accommodation, costumes, scenery and technical costs Assist with bank, credit card and supplier reconciliations Process employee and production-related expenses Provide support with payroll processing and payroll reporting Maintain accurate financial records and support ad-hoc analysis/reporting

Requirements: 2-3 years< experience in a busy finance role (entertainment, theatre or production preferred)! Experience using Sage Intacct is desirable Proficiency across Purchase Ledger / AP and supplier reconciliations Strong working knowledge of Excel AAT or similar qualification is desirable

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