Senior Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,850 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | RG21 7QR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Anvil Trust LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ANVSFOFeb26 |
Summary
Senior Finance Officer
Do you have three or more years’ experience in a Finance or similar role? We would love to have you join our small, friendly hardworking and busy Finance team who play a key role in supporting our three cultural venues.
You will work closely with the Senior Accountant on the preparation of various financial information, external reports and statutory returns.
A core part of the role will be to work with the Finance Manager in relation to show settlements.
You will also deputise for the Senior Accountant as required.
Anvil Arts presents over 400 performances each year to 180,000 people drawn from throughout central Southern England. The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge offer a rich and high-quality programme of music of all genres, drama, dance, and comedy, serving a wide range of audiences. Our Community Engagement work brings the arts to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy them. We make a substantial contribution to the creative fulfilment and well-being of people in the region. We are the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire and part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.
Our mission is Great Performance – Live, and our vision is of Basingstoke as the musical centre of the South, with The Anvil at its beating heart, drawing audiences into the town and pumping out activity across the extended catchment area.
The Anvil and The Haymarket act as cultural catalyst, beacon, and leader, giving Basingstoke a national reputation for a strong cultural offering exceeding the expectations of a town of its size.
Part-time, 30 hours per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days
5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays or pro-rata equivalent
Salary £25, 850 per year
The key objectives of this role:
To assist the Senior Accountant and work with a small and busy finance team
To deputise for the Senior Accountant as required
To maintain and update the nominal ledger and assist with various month-end and year end procedures
To assist in preparing various financial information, external reports, and statutory returns
To reconcile and calculate show settlements in conjunction with the Finance Manager
Closing date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 18th March 2026
The recruitment pack containing job description, person specification and to complete an online application form please head to our website
www.anvilarts.org.uk/jobs/senior-finance-officer
We require all applicants to complete an online application form
Do you have three or more years’ experience in a Finance or similar role? We would love to have you join our small, friendly hardworking and busy Finance team who play a key role in supporting our three cultural venues.
You will work closely with the Senior Accountant on the preparation of various financial information, external reports and statutory returns.
A core part of the role will be to work with the Finance Manager in relation to show settlements.
You will also deputise for the Senior Accountant as required.
Anvil Arts presents over 400 performances each year to 180,000 people drawn from throughout central Southern England. The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge offer a rich and high-quality programme of music of all genres, drama, dance, and comedy, serving a wide range of audiences. Our Community Engagement work brings the arts to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy them. We make a substantial contribution to the creative fulfilment and well-being of people in the region. We are the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire and part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.
Our mission is Great Performance – Live, and our vision is of Basingstoke as the musical centre of the South, with The Anvil at its beating heart, drawing audiences into the town and pumping out activity across the extended catchment area.
The Anvil and The Haymarket act as cultural catalyst, beacon, and leader, giving Basingstoke a national reputation for a strong cultural offering exceeding the expectations of a town of its size.
Part-time, 30 hours per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days
5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays or pro-rata equivalent
Salary £25, 850 per year
The key objectives of this role:
To assist the Senior Accountant and work with a small and busy finance team
To deputise for the Senior Accountant as required
To maintain and update the nominal ledger and assist with various month-end and year end procedures
To assist in preparing various financial information, external reports, and statutory returns
To reconcile and calculate show settlements in conjunction with the Finance Manager
Closing date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 18th March 2026
The recruitment pack containing job description, person specification and to complete an online application form please head to our website
www.anvilarts.org.uk/jobs/senior-finance-officer
We require all applicants to complete an online application form