UP TO £25,000 PRO RATA, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

We’re looking for a part-time Purchase Ledger Assistant (28 - 30 hours p/w) to join our Finance team.
To apply: Once you’ve read the JD below - please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to recruitment@cft.org.uk, quoting job reference:2508PLA in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
We’d love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified by experience, at least one year in a recent and relevant role * Or from AAT level 1

JOB PURPOSE

Supporting the Purchase Ledger function within CFT’s busy Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, & Banking:
Reconcile and post daily Box office and Front of House banking
Purchase ledger matching and processing invoices
Manage the accounts inbox and respond to accounts queries
Support the weekly payment run process
Reconcile supplier statements
Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Raise monthly and ad hoc sales invoices
Support the reconciliation of credit card statements and expenses
Input accurate financial data into spreadsheets as required

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS

Be aware of the work of the other departments in the achievement of CFT’s aims
Take an active part in communicating and co-operating with other staff and departments
Follow guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the company in relation to financial management and personnel records
Work in accordance with the Equal Opportunities policy of CFT
Be aware of, and comply with, the rules and legislation pertaining to Health and Safety at work
Take part in such working groups and committees as might from time to time be required for the fulfilment of departmental and/or company aims
Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
Be an active ambassador for CFT, its aims, objectives and values
Commit to CFT’s environmental policies to reach net zero and collaborate with us in finding innovative solutions towards more sustainable theatre-making
A few more things… We’re an Equal Opportunities employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets. We passionately believe that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we’ll be as a company, an employer, a community hub and a theatre.
We actively encourage applications from people that have been traditionally under-represented in the arts. We really value people who will bring unique perspectives and will add new knowledge to our team. The Theatre has an equality of opportunity approach and aspires to give everyone the chance to achieve their potential. You may already have seen that CFT are Disability Confident and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
CFT have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer practice across our organisation.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory reference and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/08/2025
Reference ID: 2508F