Company summary
The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.
With approximately 6,000 members in over 55 countries worldwide, the Society conducts over 120,000 examinations each year. We were recently listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and in the top 5 for delivery of performing arts examinations.
The Society aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the benchmark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical, and educational benefits of dance for all.
Summary of the role
We are looking for an aspirational individual who firmly believes in the values and aims of the organisation to work in the Finance team.
Working as a member of a small Finance team, responsible for posting and processing supplier invoices, initiating payments, reconciling supplier statements, and managing the Supplier inbox.
Ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with terms and conditions, reconcile supplier account balances to assure the integrity of balances in the purchase ledger. Manage the Supplier inbox methodically, ensuring purchase invoices are approved by the relevant budget holder within their delegated authority, and there is sufficient audit trail in the finance systems. Any other duties commensurate with the job role including providing cover for other Finance Officers.
This role will report directly to the Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Financial Controller, the Finance Officer (Accounts payable) will also be responsible for the following areas:
Accounts payable
- Process supplier invoices for ISTD and its subsidiaries ensuring invoices are authorised in accordance with the Society’s financial regulations and processed for payment before or on due date.
- Obtain authorisation for set up of new supplier accounts as required.
- Prepare (weekly) payment run, obtaining authorisation for payments and ensure payments are recorded in the purchase ledger. Send remittance advice for each payment.
- Request supplier statements each calendar month-end for high value accounts and a sample of other accounts and reconcile supplier balances in the purchase ledger.
- Document reconciliation for review and follow up any reconciling items within 21 days of month-end.
Other
- Manage the Supplier inbox, responding promptly to budget holders and suppliers as necessary.
- Any other ad-hoc duties commensurate with the job role including providing cover for other Finance Officers during annual leave or sickness absence.
Advantage
- A technical accounting qualification (AAT) or qualified by experience.
- Charity accounting experience.
Method of application
To apply please send a letter of application and CV to hr@istd.org. The letter of application should summarise what you are able to bring to the role and how you meet the person specifications. The successful candidates will also be required to provide details for two recent references that can evidence skills and suitability to carry out this role, (whether in an employed or voluntary capacity).
The closing date for this role is Wednesday 12th November 2025.
