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Accounts Officer (Accounts Payable) (1827)

Do you have a good understanding of accounts payable and processing expenses? Do you like working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment? Can you confidently manage high volumes of work?  Do you have a good working knowledge of financial systems and databases?  

We are looking for an Accounts Officer to ensure the smooth and accurate processing of invoices and expenses payments across the RSC and our subsidiaries. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient processing and reconciliation of all purchase invoices, credit cards and purchase ledger payments.

You will be working as part of a small team, where work is carried out at pace but with high level attention to detail and accuracy. You will be dealing with suppliers, internal stakeholders and ultimately ensuring that invoices are paid accurately and on time.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Accurate, timely and efficient processing of RSC (and subsidiaries) supplier transactions into the finance accounting system, in line with Finance processing timetable
• Maintaining strong financial controls, in accordance with RSC frameworks and policies.
• Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and reporting on a timely basis.
• Dealing with queries from either internal departments or external parties.
• Liaising with internal and external parties to obtain information or clarification as required.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• Experience across purchase ledger, including purchase order processing, credit card processing, expense processing and month end reconciliations
• Good understanding of accounts payable activity.
• Practical experience of using finance systems and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail, highly numerate and confident analysing data
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication skills
• Customer service focused.

This is a full-time, permanent, role based in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Finance department works to a hybrid model, the team typically work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely each week, but this varies according to specific work activity.

The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, with the understanding that additional hours may be required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Typical hours are 9-5 but there is some flexibility with this.

Application Process  

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk  

The role will close at midnight on 9 August 2026. The interviews will be a one-stage process, in the week commencing 17 August 2026.

About the RSC  

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.  

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

• Artistic/Executive:Executive
• Position Type:Permanent (Full Time)
• Closing Date:9 August 2026
• Salary:£26,000 - £28,000 depending upon experience