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Finance AssistantSummer 2026Raising Voices | Shaping Lives Join London Youth ChoirsAbout LYC2Welcome to London Youth Choirs. LYC is dedicated to raising voices and shapinglives. Through our citywide community of choirs and free school programmes weprovide a musical pathway for young singers from ages 7 to 23 where they canfind their voice, develop their musical ambitions, and embody the joy, connectionand opportunities that singing can bring.Our singers take on the challenge of a rich classical repertoire as well as exploringdiverse contemporary styles. We have worked with some of London’s finestorchestras, choirs, and other artists, yet our approach remains intentionallyinclusive, with a particular commitment to improving access for disadvantagedyoung people: nurturing their development through LYC’s choirs, enabling them tothrive through music and - ultimately - changing who appears on the concertstage.Since 2012, 15,000 young singers have sung with us in our 10 choirs, schools, andcommunity projects. With the help of our supporters, LYC has subsidised everyplace and provided free places to over 600 young singers in our choirs, includingfree concert uniforms and travel passes. Notably, 29% of our singers are of globalmajority heritage.In May 2025, LYC launched LYC Voices, a new commercial trading arm. LYC Voicesrecruits from our current and former members to provide a diverse pool of youngvocal talent to the UK's professional performance industries, including films,commercials, gaming soundtracks, and large events. This innovative venture notonly showcases our musical excellence but also provides performanceopportunities for our young singers, having already achieved success in a numberof high profile ventures including Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy and singingthe soundtrack for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.For more information, you can visit www.londonyouthchoirs.com andwww.londonyouthchoirs.com/lyc-voices/. Join London Youth ChoirsOur TeamInspirational leadership is one of the most important things we can offer our youngsingers: LYC is run by an exceptional team of 14 staff, each of whom bring thehighest levels of change-making ambition, commitment, and joy to the work thatthey do.Our administrative team is led by Chief Executive Nina Camilleri. Reporting to ourBoard of Trustees, Nina is responsible for leading the day-to-day organisationalbusiness that underpins all areas of LYC’s work and activity.With many years’ experience of drawing the very best from young people, Co-Founder and Artistic Director Rachel Staunton leads our music team of Conductors,Pianists, and Assistant Leaders. Our Conductors encourage, nurture and challengethe members of their choirs, giving them an ambitious, diverse and engagingmusical experience. LYC’s Pianists are some of the best accompanists in thebusiness - not just excellent collaborative musicians, but also skilled arrangers,composers, and music leaders in their own right. Our Assistant Leaders support theirConductors and Pianists at rehearsals and events, ensuring our members receivethe highest levels of pastoral care and music support while they are with us.For more information about the LYC team please click here:www.londonyouthchoirs.com/lyc-people/management-team/3Our EthosLYC is a warm, welcoming, professional, and ambitious organisation. You will thrivewith us if you:Have a genuine passion for helping shape the lives of young people in London,and an active interest in the work of LYCPossess a proactive and positive attitudeEnjoy clear and transparent communicationTreat everyone with courtesy and respectValue the diversity of London and wish to actively promote equity andinclusion Finance Assistant5ABOUT THE ROLEAn integral part of the London Youth Choirs team, this role is responsible formaintaining accurate and timely financial records, ensuring smooth day-to-dayfinancial operations, and supporting the Finance Director with essential reportingand balance sheet reconciliations. The position involves remote work and is bestsuited for an individual who can work effectively on their own and to a timetable.Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Transaction ProcessingAccurate and timely input of all financial transactions to QuickBookssoftware.Maintaining accurate Creditors and Debtors accounts.Processing monthly payments on time for freelance staff and LYC suppliers.Reconciliations & ControlMaintaining timely bank reconciliations for all LYC bank accounts.Ensuring all debtors' accounts are settled on time (credit control).Reviewing monthly all outstanding debtors with the Finance Director,including issuing statements and follow-up phone calls where necessary.Maintaining and reconciling accurate balances on all control accountswithin the Balance Sheet.Reporting & Compliance SupportAssisting with month-end and year-end processes and helping to prepareinformation for internal/external reporting and audits.Assisting the Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks and ensuring compliancewith internal financial policies. 6Required Skills & Experience:Proven experience using QuickBooks and Xero software.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.Previous experience of Charity Accounting.Experience in a similar finance support, accounts payable/receivable, andfinancial accounting/bookkeeping role.Strong attention to detail, highly numerate, and the ability to work accuratelyunder pressure to meet deadlines. Personal Attributes:Ability to work effectively while working remotely.Proactive, self-motivated, and an effective communicator. A passion for music and inspiring young people.If this sounds like you, please read on for the full role description and theknowledge, skills and experience we are looking for.EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONSJob Title: Finance Assistant Reports to: Finance DirectorKey relationships: Operations Director Tom Hansell, Fundraising andCommunications Director, Nicolette ShawHours: 22 hours per month£17.00 per hourContract: Freelance & Remote working 7WHAT ELSE CAN LYC OFFER YOU?The opportunity to work as part of a close team of 14 dedicated, passionate,and hard-working people who are committed to enabling as many youngpeople to sing in London as possible.A supportive board of directors that is ambitious yet highly positive andsupportive of staff.Provision of safeguarding training (in-person and online) and access to anextensive library of online training resources.Opportunity to join various LYC committees, including the EDI (Equality,Diversity and Inclusion) and Music committees.Complimentary tickets to LYC concerts, subject to availability.Interest-free travel season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.Discounts as a Rich Mix Resident at the cultural centre and various Shoreditchbusinesses.An inspiring work environment, and the opportunity to develop close workingrelationships with an exceptional network of the 40 freelance musicians whodeliver LYC’s artistic activity.The chance to develop extensive skills, contacts, confidence, knowledge, andwisdom in the world of events, data and impact reporting - all profoundlyimpacting the lives of the young people and their families served by LYC 1. Please complete the online Application Form. As well as providing basicpersonal information, you will need to write a short personal statement (800 wordsmaximum), explaining why you wish to apply for the role and how London YouthChoirs will benefit from your knowledge, skills and experience.2. Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring FormYou can find both forms on our website, and linked above.Deadline for applications: 12 May 2026InterviewsFirst round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 19 May. Second round interviews, if required, will take place on Thursday, 21 May. What to expect at your interview45-minute interview with the Finance Director and the Fundraising &Communications Director.Introduction from the Finance Director at the start of the interview.Interview questions from both the Finance Director and the Fundraising &Communications Director.Opportunity for the applicant to ask questions at the end of the interview.Decision, notification and start dateWe will notify all applicants of our final decision no later than Thursday, 21 May.We would like the new post holder to start as soon as mutually convenient andwill work with you to agree the best start date.FeedbackWe will provide written or verbal feedback (if requested) to anyone invited tointerview.HOW TO APPLY8 Further InformationSafeguardingLondon Youth Choirs is committed to safeguarding and protecting the childrenand young people that we work with. We ensure that our organisation has arange of policies and procedures in place so that we can do everything possibleto safeguard our choir members, our staff, and the organisation as a whole. Ourkey policies can be read on the LYC website, and are augmented by acomprehensive suite of internal policies.Applicants not registered on the DBS Update Service will be required to undergoa new check with LYC before commencing work with us. We will also ask you toprovide details of two referees. A full explanation of our safeguarding recruitmentmeasures can be found in our Safer Recruitment Policy.Equality and diversityAt London Youth Choirs, it is our core belief that opportunities to work anddevelop should be open to all. We have processes in place to ensure that all jobapplications are assessed fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender identity orgender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or anyother equality characteristics. We want a more equal, inclusive and representative choral and cultural sector.We particularly encourage applications from disabled people and people fromBlack, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currentlyunderrepresented in our workforce.We hope that you find this job pack helpful and clear. If you have any questionsabout the role which aren’t answered here, please email Planning &Operations Director Tom Hansell before submitting your application:tom.hansell@londonyouthchoirs.com.Rich Mix35-47 Bethnal Green RoadLondon E1 6LA07388 623 178office@londonyouthchoirs.comLondon Youth Choirs is aCharitable IncorporatedOrganisation No.1151714