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Closing date: 30th May 2025Salary: From £27,000 per annum This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to join the Finance team at a leading publisher.Simon &amp; Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honours and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon &amp; Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon &amp; Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon &amp; Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/" target="_blank">www.simonandschuster.com</a>.We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. You will be an integral part of the Simon &amp; Schuster UK Finance team, supporting the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller with administration and reconciliation of key accounting areas.Reporting to the Financial Accountant this role will be responsible for ensuring completeness, efficiency and accuracy of financial records for employee expenses, banking, marketing costs, stock receipts and digital revenue. As the key contact for the immediate Finance team for relevant accounting areas; for the wider business concerning employee expenses; for the editorial and publicity teams concerning marketing costs; for our distributor and the Simon &amp; Schuster UK sales team concerning marketing deductions. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, a keen eye for detail, ability to work to deadlines, and impeccable organisational skills.</li><li>The individual will be a proactive and self-motivated team player who is confident, professional and conscientious.</li><li>Good grounding of administration is essential and able to work in an office environment.</li><li>Previous experience in an administrative role is desirable, with experience of Microsoft 365 applications and good IT skills.</li></ul> Simon &amp; Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon &amp; Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon &amp; Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon &amp; Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Workplace Privacy Notice</a>, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Simon & Schuster UK

Finance assistant

Closing date for applications: 9am on 2 June 2025Salary: £90,000 Per Annum &nbsp;We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and&nbsp;neurodiverse&nbsp;conditions.Shakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking a Finance Director to join our Finance team. This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement and IT at the Globe. You will work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to drive strong business as usual delivery, and provide provide balanced insight to Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Group so that they can take responsibility for questioning routines and rituals, and for streamlining processes that improve efficiency.&nbsp;The Finance Director is the lead on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and is a key part of other relevant committees. You will also attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong working relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership members, members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG), the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues throughout the Globe. &nbsp;The skills:<ul><li>Chartered Accountant.</li><li>Extensive Director level business experience in a complex organisation.</li><li>A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts</li><li>Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.</li><li>Experience within the charities sector including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation and other regulatory requirements this presents.</li><li>Empathy with the work, aims and mission of the Globe including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.</li><li>An effective and flexible leadership and management style with demonstrable ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop a team.</li><li>Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.</li><li>An excellent negotiator and influencer with string emotional intelligence and good communication skills.</li><li>Analytical problem-solving ability with the appetite and energy to evaluate, challenge and change the status quo.</li><li>Experience in financial and risk compliance and governance issues.</li><li>Accessible and inclusive report writing and presentation skills demonstrated as a part of Board level reporting.</li><li>Positive, determined, pragmatic, and resilient – able to inspire confidence and respect.</li><li>The ability to work flexibly in a creative, fast-moving environment and understand the importance of artistic risk taking and to respond positively to it.</li><li>Experience in, or a personal interest in the arts, heritage/museum, or creative industries.</li><li>Experience of managing IT contracts or IT staff.&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;The team:The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare’s Globe assets and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in relation to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial and value for money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners &nbsp;Shakespeare’s Globe:We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all. &nbsp;To apply:For more information, please download the job description via the Apply button. To apply, please complete the online application form by 9:00am on 2 June 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Shakespeare's Globe

Finance director

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