Finance Coordinator, Edinburgh

The Pleasance Theatre Trust is one of the most established Fringe theatres in the UK - which as a registered charity aims to discover, nurture and support artistic talent from around the world. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and provide essential support to the busy Finance Department. The Finance Coordinator works with the Head of Finance and is responsible for a number of key book keeping and finance functions, including managing the purchase ledger, entering purchase and sales invoices, credit control, reconciliations, month end completion, raising settlements and general finance administration and communication. With a strong focus on financial management, the ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in finance and have previous experience working within a finance department. General skills that will be essential within the role include excellent numerical skills, a working knowledge of programmes such as Excel and Word, book keeping - previous experience of book keeping software and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail. The position is based at the Pleasance's London Theatre for the majority of the year, relocating to Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe throughout August. The role will be supported by an Edinburgh Finance Assistant during this time.   Essential Skills 1 years experience minimum working in a similar position with a Finance department Book keeping using accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero Impeccable attention to detail Excellent IT and computer system skills Maths GCSE or equivalent Excellent communication skills An ability to work to a high standard in a fast paced environment An ability to process high volumes to a high standard Strong data entry skills Discretion and a sensitivity when handling confidential information Desirable Skills A Level Maths or equivalent qualification AAT or equivalent Basic understanding of payroll systems Experience of working with Filemaker Database