Finance and Operations Manager

Finance and Operations Manager

Carlos/Ishikawa Closing date: Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Role: Finance
Contract: Permanent
London
  • Part time
  • £30k-£40k

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and detail-oriented Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the gallery’s day-to-day financial administration, artist accounting, bookkeeping processes and operational finance systems.

Job Description

Working closely with the gallery owner and external accountants, the successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of the gallery's financial operations while maintaining accurate reporting for artists, exhibitions and art fairs.

Part-time (a total of 24 hours weekly, worked across 3 or 4 days a week)

Reporting to the gallery owner

Candidates will be required to complete an interview and skills test

Job Requirements

Candidate Profile
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in finance, bookkeeping, operations or financial side of arts administration.
- Strong working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software.
- Excellent Excel and reporting skills.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfortable managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with artists, accountants and external stakeholders.
- Experience within a commercial gallery, auction house, arts organisation or creative business is highly desirable.
- Candidates will be required to complete an interview and skills test

Job Responsibilities

Artist Accounting & Reporting
Prepare financial, sales and inventory reports
Primary liaison between artist studios and accountants on financial matters.
Track artist-related, exhibition and production costs, apply deductions and recoupments

Gallery Finance & Bookkeeping
Manage incoming/outgoing invoices, payments, and supplier processing
Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate records in Xero
Oversee accounts payable/receivable and monitor VAT deadlines
Prepare financial information for year-end accounts and audits
Approve and monitor company card expenditure

Art Fair & Project Finance
Prepare post-art fair financial reports and profitability analyses.
Track and maintain cost systems for exhibitions, projects and fairs.

Operations & Administration
Manage business rates, operational finance obligations, and employee health insurance
Support gallery administrative systems and procedures
Assist with special projects and operational initiatives

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 01 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Finance and Operations Manager

Job: Finance and Operations Manager

Organisation: Carlos/Ishikawa

Postcode: E1 4UN

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 17:00 on 1 July.