We are looking for a fully qualified chartered accountant, with skills or experience in managing day-to-day finances, complex budgets, and audit processes.

The Financial Controller supports and advises the Senior Leadership Team and Board. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Administrator, they play a leading role in ensuring that Kent Music finance processes are efficient and compliant.

What you’ll do:

Your role will involve preparing the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Manager and budget holders. You will also produce monthly management accounts for the Board and Chief Executive and attend Board and Finance Sub Committee meetings as required. Additionally, you will prepare Statutory Accounts, oversee the year-end audit, and provide guidance and support on financial systems and procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• Chartered accountancy qualification (CIMA or CCAB)
• Good communicator, able to share complex information and make it understandable for others  
• Able to lead on audit management processes, and liaise with external auditors
• Proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload
• Good team worker
• Experience of working with charities is a bonus!

How to apply

Please return your completed application form to recruitment@kent-music.com by no later than 9am on Tuesday 11th March 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th March.

The full job description, application form, and equality & diversity form are available on our website.