Bookkeeper

Front Room Theatre WsM


Job Summary

Part-time freelance bookkeeper managing invoices, expenses, and financial records in Xero for a community-focused fringe theatre, supporting reporting, budgeting oversight, and timely financial administration.

Job Description

Location:
Front Room WsM, 13 Central Walk, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1FF – HYBRID (remote and in-person)

Salary:
4 hours per week @ £18.75 an hour.

(freelance – can be done at 2 x 8 hour days month or 4 x 4 hour days a month)

Hours:
Part time – 0.5 days a week & 1 full day per quarter for reporting purposes

Job Description:
The Bookkeeper will be responsible for paying incoming invoices and sending outgoing invoices at the direction of the Executive & Artistic Directors, and will log all these into Xero (accounting software), categorising and tracking appropriately. They will also be responsible for checking and approving expense claims from the team. All this will need to be done in a time sensitive manner with great attention to detail. They will follow up for receipts and invoices where necessary to ensure all records are complete, and that our accounts are ready to be submitted at the appropriate times, alongside our Artistic director and our accountant. Once per quarter, they will meet with the director and producer to go through the finances, reviewing spend against tracking categories to make sure things are on track, and address any areas of concern.

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Essential:
– Relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
– Strong organisational and time-management skills.
– Ability to work well independently.
– Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:
– Passion for the arts.
– Experience working in or with small community-focused organisations.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Bookkeeper
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 22 May 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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Job: Bookkeeper

Job: Bookkeeper

Organisation: Front Room Theatre WsM

Postcode: BS23 2QG

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