Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the National Theatre Finance Team. The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the National Theatre's financial records and control environment, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the organisation. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, the role leads key aspects of the month-end close process, balance sheet management, statutory compliance, taxation, treasury activities and external reporting requirements. The post holder will act as a technical accounting specialist within the Finance team, providing guidance and support to colleagues whilst driving continuous improvement in financial processes, controls and systems. The Financial Accountant will also manage and develop two direct reports, ensuring high standards of work, effective prioritisation and professional development across the team. The successful candidate will have the following: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a working knowledge of current UK GAAP. Experience of month-end close, balance sheet management and financial controls. Experience supporting annual audits and working with external auditors. Experience of VAT and other Charity-related technical issues. Some experience of working in a busy financial accounting team or first time move out of Practice. If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you! To apply, please follow: job/financial-accountant-5968770 The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 27th August 2026 at 12 noon. #J-18808-Ljbffr