Yorkshire Dance Finance Manager

Role Purpose
The Finance Manager leads Yorkshire Dance’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring efficient systems and compliance with legal and best practices in financial management and charity governance. They manage financial processes, support strategic planning, and oversee financial reporting to the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and external bodies.

Position in the Organisation
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager is a key member of the management team, working closely with the core team and Board of Trustees. They also line manage the Administration Assistant.

Key Responsibilities
The Finance Manager oversees financial control, reporting, and statutory compliance, including PAYE, VAT, Gift Aid, and Companies House filings. They prepare budgets, management accounts, and statutory accounts, working with auditors and budget holders. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll coordination with an external provider, and supporting income generation through building rentals and commercial activities.

They manage financial reporting for board meetings, ensure appropriate insurance coverage, and contribute to Yorkshire Dance’s wider income generation strategy. The role also involves supporting the Administration Assistant with invoice processing, bank reconciliation, and payment approvals.

General Duties
All staff are expected to comply with Yorkshire Dance’s policies, promote its values, and engage in professional development. The Finance Manager serves as a key holder, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the organization.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary: £33,000 FTE (£26,400 pro rata)
• Hours: 30 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends (TOIL provided)
• Contract: Permanent
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• Pension: Auto-enrolment where eligible
• Probation Period: 3 months
• Notice Period: 2 months
• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK required.

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Download a job pack from the Yorkshire Dance Website.

Please apply by sending across your completed application form in WORD format explaining how your skills and experience meet the person spec. Email your application form to admin@yorkshiredance.com.

The closing date is: 10.00am on Monday, 27 January 2025

Interviews will take place at Yorkshire Dance in Leeds City Centre (or over Zoom if required) on w/c 3 February 2025

If you require support in completing your application, or would like to receive or submit the application in an alternative format, please call us on 0113 243 9867 or contact us via email on: admin@yorkshiredance.com