This all may necessitate a new company structure to be set up and managed alongside our charity, so that we can grow these elements of our work, all in the aim of funding our core programme of charitable work.

You’ll need a willingness to work closely with the Artistic Director, Trustee (Treasurer) and External Accountant in this role. There is no expectation that you have experience in all listed areas, rather a willingness to learn.

This role would also suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team, and cares about making a positive difference through community, music and the arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside Artistic Director and Trustees to set and monitor budgets
• Creating and updating cashflow forecasts
• Working alongside our Treasurer to produce management accounts for our Senior Team and Trustees
• Working alongside our Trustee (Treasurer) and Artistic Director to refine and improve our financial systems
• Monitoring income streams from grants, and earned income
• Working alongside our external accountant (and independent examiner) to produce our annual charity accounts
• Maintaining book keeping
• Handling cash payments, deposits and banking
• Assisting with our monthly pay-run
• Attending quarterly Trustee meetings alongside Music and Artistic Directors (usually on Friday evenings at The Moseley Exchange or online via Zoom towards the end of each term)
• Presenting financial information in several formats including tables, charts and graphs
• Working alongside our Development Manager and Artistic Director to set grant fundraising income targets
• Proactively work with the whole team to implement and develop new income streams from a financial management perspective

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to manage multiple project budgets
• Understanding of “Restricted” and “Unrestricted” income and reserves, and how to monitor these
• Experience of book keeping
• Excellent spreadsheet skills
• Experience producing management accounts, preparing budgets and cashflow forecasts, maintaining accounting records and explaining financial information to non-finance colleagues
• To be a creative, positive person with an appetite for problem solving
• A good understanding, or willingness to learn about charity accounting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage your time effectively to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner

Desirable

• Prior experience setting up new financial systems
• Knowledge of company accounts
• Prior experience working within an arts or community organisation
• Based in or near Moseley, Birmingham
• A finance or accounting qualification
• An interest in learning about creative and arts sector tax relief schemes

What We Offer

• 5% employer pension contribution
• Generous annual leave above statutory, including:
  • Up to 8 additional days for Bank Holidays
  • Up to 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
• (Pro rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to join a small, supportive, creative and friendly team where your ideas and contribution are valued
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through music

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A CV (up to 2 pages)
• A cover letter (up to 2 pages) explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria

Please submit the above as PDF documents (there are free PDF creators online) with the job title and your first and last name as the document name.

We anticipate interviews will take place at The Moseley Exchange on:

Thursday 3rd September

Please indicate in your application if you are available for the above date.

Send your application to recruitment@misfitsmusic.org.uk by Monday 24th August at 9am.

We encourage applicants who meet most—but not necessarily all—criteria to apply. This role will suit someone who is highly organised, compassionate, enjoys working with people and is a proactive good problem solver.