Finance Manager
Booker Prize Foundation Closing date: Fri, 27 Nov 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Booker Prize Foundation is a registered charity, established in 2002, which is responsible for awarding the Booker Prize, the Bukhman International Booker Prize and the Children's Booker Prize. It exists to inspire more people to read - and write - the world's best fiction.
Reporting to the COO, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading key processes within the finance function including payments, core accounting processes, monthly management account production, VAT returns, audit support and some key elements of the budgeting process.
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
Job Requirements
Essential skills and experience:
- Accountancy knowledge. Qualified or part qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Would consider those highly qualified by significant, relevant, experience
- Strong understanding of and experience in running and improving core finance processes
- Business partnering experience, including including working with senior internal stakeholders
- Strong data analysis and insight skills, including a consistent attention to detail
- Building, testing and monthly creation of reports within Microsoft Excel
- Experienced and knowledgeable of VAT, particularly for charities
- Experience of designing and implementing financial controls
- Ability to manage external supplier relations
- Proactive and with strong teamwork and communication skills
Desirable skills and experience:
- Experience in the charity sector
- Experience with QuickBooks ERP
Job Responsibilities
Monthly and other periodic finance processes (75%):
- Lead the management of finance operations: ledgers, payments, allocations, reconciliations, journals
- Work with the external payroll bureau to prepare monthly payroll and post journals
- Run, validate and jointly present financial reports including monthly management accounts
- Discuss key financial questions and reports with our internal teams, including the digital, prizes and development teams. Input into strategic discussions
- Support production of the annual budget
- Maintain, and where applicable, enhance our core financial and related operational control processes
Statutory, Tax and Annual processes (25%):
- Lead our audit process, providing support to the external audit team with reports, schedules and responses to queries
- Complete and submit our VAT returns and VAT booking model ensuring compliance with all regulations
- Provide support in updating Companies House and Charity Commission records
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Finance Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 27 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Finance Manager
Job: Finance Manager
Organisation: Booker Prize Foundation
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
How to Apply
Please email a covering letter (two pages maximum) and your CV to [email protected].
The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Friday 27 November.
- Contact name: Rob Smith
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Booker Prize Foundation
The Booker Prize Foundation exists to inspire people to read the world’s best fiction. As a registered charity, the Foundation is committed to ensuring that literature is a vital and inclusive part of the cultural landscape.
Each year we award the Booker Prize, the Bukhman International Booker Prize, and the Children's Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.