13 months ago

FINANCE ASSISTANT VENUES

OtherFull-timeMid · 2-5 yearsFinancial Consultant

What you'll do

Prepare journals as required.
Review monthly credit card and petty cash reconciliations; post journals accordingly.
Assist the Management Accountants with month-end processes.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
Process settlements across the venues.
Prepare monthly central statistics forms.
Support delivery of team objectives and assist colleagues as required.
Carry out ad hoc financial analysis and reporting tasks.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with venue staff and colleagues across the business.
Undertake any other duties reasonably required, in line with skills and experience.

What they're looking for

Strong communication skills and ability to build good working relationships.
Team player, willing to engage in departmental and company activities/events.
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act quickly to resolve issues.
Positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work.
Professional, approachable, and presentable manner.
Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and/or Bank Holidays if required.
Commitment to personal learning and professional development.

Nice to have

Prior finance experience (e.g., through internships, voluntary work, or study).
Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
Interest in numbers and theatre/entertainment industry.
Basic understanding of invoices and bank statements/reconciliations.

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JOB DETAILS

Job reference

REQ01243

Date posted

07/10/2025

Application closing date

16/10/2025

Location

Woking

Salary

In the region of £27,000 plus applicable benefits

Package Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Finance

Job description KEY INFORMATION
Role Title
Venues Finance Assistant
Reports to
Management Accountant
Hours
Full-time, 40hpw
Contract
Permanent
Annual Leave
25 days per annum
Salary
£27,000 - £29,000
Location
Woking
ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT (TE) We’re a leading live-entertainment group with a national and international footprint.
Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.
We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.
ABOUT THIS ROLE The Finance Assistant will provide essential support to the Trafalgar Venues Finance Department, with a particular focus on settlements, invoicing, and bank and cash management. As part of a determined, fun, and supportive finance team, the Finance Assistant will help ensure accurate and timely financial information to support high-quality reporting and effective decision-making across the business.
ABOUT YOU
Experience

This is an entry-level role; prior finance experience is not essential. Some exposure to finance or administration work (e.g., through internships, voluntary work, or study) would be advantageous. Skills

Strong communication skills and ability to build good working relationships. Team player, willing to engage in departmental and company activities/events. Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act quickly to resolve issues. Basic Microsoft Excel skills (desirable). Knowledge

Interest in numbers and theatre/entertainment industry. Basic understanding of invoices and bank statements/reconciliations (desirable). Attitude

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare journals as required. Review monthly credit card and petty cash reconciliations; post journals accordingly. Assist the Management Accountants with month-end processes. Complete monthly bank reconciliations. Process settlements across the venues. Prepare monthly central statistics forms. Support delivery of team objectives and assist colleagues as required. Carry out ad hoc financial analysis and reporting tasks. Build and maintain strong working relationships with venue staff and colleagues across the business. Undertake any other duties reasonably required, in line with skills and experience. This Job Description is not an exhaustive description of your duties. You will be required to adopt a flexible approach to your role and responsibilities. From time to time, you may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties as may be commensurate with your skills, experience, and capabilities.
Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

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