Finance & Bookkeeping Trustee
Fiorentini Foundation Closing date: Sun, 10 Jan 2027
- Part time
- Unpaid
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Fiorentini Foundation is seeking a Finance & Bookkeeping Trustee to take the lead on the charity's day-to-day financial administration, bookkeeping and year-end financial processes. This is a voluntary, unpaid Trustee position and would suit someone with experience in bookkeeping, accounts or financial administration who would like to use their skills to support a charity helping children and young people access performing arts opportunities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Founder, fellow Trustees, the stage school team and our external accountants.
Trustees currently attend four meetings per year via Zoom. The workload will vary throughout the year, with additional time required around the Foundation's year-end accounts and reporting deadlines.
We recognise that our trustees have busy professional and personal lives. We're not looking for people to undertake day-to-day operational roles, but for enthusiastic individuals who can share their knowledge, ideas and connections to help our charity flourish.
Job Requirements
- Bookkeeping, accounting, finance or financial administration experience.
- Comfortable working with financial records and online accounting systems; experience of Zoho Books would be helpful but is not essential.
- Is organised, reliable and has good attention to detail.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and appropriate financial controls.
- Can communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who may not have a financial background.
- Is comfortable working independently while collaborating with the wider Board.
- Shares our commitment to improving access to performing arts opportunities for children and young people.
- Essential commitment: Four Zoom meetings per year, preparation for meetings and normal trustee governance responsibilities.
- Additional contribution: Sharing ideas, making introductions, championing the charity and offering occasional advice within their expertise.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Zoho Books.
- Record and reconcile income and expenditure.
- Process approved payments including reimbursements, bursaries and scholarships.
- Ensure supporting documentation is retained.
- Help ensure Trustees have a clear and current picture of the Foundation's financial position.
- Liaising with external accountants regarding preparation and/or independent examination of the accounts where required.
- Coordinating submission of the required annual accounts and returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Prepare short financial updates for Trustee meetings and highlight any significant financial issues.
- Review bursary and scholarship schedules.
- Help with occasional administrative tasks.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Finance & Bookkeeping Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 10 Jan 2027
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering email telling us why you are interested in becoming a Trustee of the Fiorentini Foundation and the skills or experience you feel you could bring to the role.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal conversation to find out more about the Foundation and the role.
Please send your application to [email protected]
Applications close at 5pm on 10/01/27
- Contact name: Anna Fiorentini
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Fiorentini Foundation
The Fiorentini Foundation is the charitable arm of the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School. The charity was founded in 2011 with the sole intention of enabling less fortunate children to access the world of the performing arts. We work extensively with underprivileged children and those with long term health issues.