Finance Manager

  • Contract
  • England

Tamasha Theatre Company


  • Job Title: Finance Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 27 May 2026

  • Location:

    England

Job Summary

Tamasha is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team. This is a key role that sits within the Senior Management Team working alongside the CEO, you will be responsible for managing the company’s financial health, sustainability and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Job Description

Overview of the Role
Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis
Prepare quarterly management accounts and cashflow forecasts presenting these to the
leadership team and board.
Create annual budgets in liaison with the CEO and Senior Management Team to align with the
company’s strategic goals, regularly reforecasting as required.
Manage restricted, designated and unrestricted funds, supporting grant monitoring and reporting
to funders (e.g. Arts Council England).
Provide reports and assistance to Producers and budget holders.
Support fundraising bids and applications.
Financial Management, Governance & Compliance
Carry out all day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable and reconciliations
ensuring accuracy and maintenance of appropriate financial records.
Ensure Tamasha’s Finance Policy is fully complied with, regularly reviewing and improving processes
to ensure a high level of financial control.
Prepare annual statutory accounts, supporting schedules and lead on year-end Independent
Examination / Audit.
Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP) and statutory regulations.
Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all filings with Companies House and Charities Commission
are made on time.
Payroll and Pensions
Process payroll monthly and ensure submissions are made to HMRC and PAYE is paid each month
on time.
Keep up to date with legislation affecting payroll.
To administer the company pension scheme, and process contributions in line with payroll.
Tax / Tax Relief
Complete quarterly VAT returns.
Prepare and file Theatre Tax Relief claims / Corporation Tax returns for all relevant activity on an
annual basis.
Prepare and file Gift Aid claims on a quarterly basis.
Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs on any matters arising

Job Requirements

Who We’re Looking For
Strong financial management experience, gained in a similar role, preferably in the arts /
charitable sector
Knowledge of charity accounting regulations
Understanding of UK tax relief systems specifically Theatre Tax Relief and Gift Aid
Good communication and collaboration skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
IT skills and good knowledge of MS Office product suite
A relevant finance qualification (either full or part)
Proficiency in accounting software (we use SAGE)
Excellent attention to detail
An interest in the arts in general and the work of Tamasha in particular

How to Apply

Please submit your application by email to [email protected], including the following:
An up-to-date CV (maximum 1 side of A4)
A covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4), which should clearly outline:
How your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification
Why you are a strong candidate for the role
What you hope to gain from the position and your motivation for working with Tamasha
Please also include:
Details of your current notice period/commitments and earliest possible start date
Names and contact details of two employment referees
In addition, please complete the Equal Opportunities form. This will be used for monitoring purposes only
and will be separated from your application.
Deadline for applications: 12pm on Wednesday 27 May
First-stage interviews: Week commencing 8 June

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