Current Vacancies:

Finance Officer

Creative Kernow is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial functions of the charity and its subsidiary companies. This role includes managing accounts payable and receivable, processing bank transactions, and ensuring accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for the operation of financial functions within the Charity and it’s subsidiary companies.  The role comprises accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank transactions recording and reconciliations.. The  Finance Officer will:

• Ensure entry onto the financial system of all day-to-day financial transactions.
• Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers in the accounting software by ensuring all transactions are accurately , recorded, authorised and processed.
• Enter all purchase invoice payments onto Sage and set up in the bank for authorisation
• administer the processing and payments of staff expenses, ensuring all transactions are in line with the expenses policy and have the appropriate authorisation.
• Produce sales invoices for all companies, post them into the accounting software and carry out credit control duties as necessary.
• Accurately record all donations and grants received in the accounting software and database in appropriate, acknowledge receipt if required and ensure allocation to the appropriate income stream.
• Prepare regular and timely reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Perform any other control account reconciliations as required;
• Be responsible for petty cash administration and ensure expenses are properly authorised and posted;
• Assist the Finance Manager and the Finance Director with the preparation of Management and Year End accounts and support the audit process as required.
• Support the grant claims process for public funding programmes
• Support the Finance Manager and the Finance Director as required.

Person Specification – Skills and experience

Essential

• Working up to date knowledge of accounting software – in particular Sage50 Accounts
• 1 – 2 years experience in business finance and administration
• Fully computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Good working knowledge of accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work upon own initiative and manage tasks appropriately

Desirable

• Formal accountancy qualification: AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• An understanding of the financial governance responsibilities of charities

 Finance-Officer-Job-Description Feb 25

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all members of our communities and operate under the principles of Equal Opportunity, insisting on and promoting equality of opportunity and access to all, regardless of age, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, income, education, religious beliefs or cultural heritage.

How to apply

Your application should include the following:

• A statement – covering a maximum of 2 sides of A4 at 12pt or a voice recorded version of this document or a video that is a maximum of 5 minutes- sent via WeTransfer. This statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
• Your CV – max 3 pages
• Contact details for 2 referees (including their email)
• A completed equal opportunities monitoring form
• A completed GDPR form

Please email this to jobs@creativekernow.org.uk with Finance Officer in the email subject by Friday 23^rd March 2025.

If you need support with submitting an application via other formats, please contact the Operations Manager Glenna O’Rourke glenna@creativekernow.org.uk

Krowji Administrator

Krowji’s friendly and creative team are seeking a new administrator. They are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised person who enjoys working with creatives, thrives on helping people and enjoys a busy and varied role. The position is to assist in all aspects of the day to day running of our studios and is a part-time role working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3pm. With the recent completion of our new container studios, this is a very exciting time to join the team.

About Us

Krowji is Cornwall’s leading creative hub, dedicated to providing studios in a professional, supportive
and inspiring environment for a diverse range of over 200 artists, makers, designers and creative
businesses since 2005.

As part of Creative Kernow, the cultural and creative sector support organisation for Cornwall and
the Isles of Scilly, we champion creativity as a force for positive change. We are a charity with a
mission to enrich and energise creative communities of place and practice through the production,
distribution and promotion of artistic work, networks and knowledge. Our vision is a thriving
Cornwall powered by creativity. To read more about our programmes and activities please visit our
Creative Kernow website.

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to play an integral role in the overall running of our
creative hub. The successful candidate will support the Krowji team to ensure operational efficiency
and excellent communication so that creativity can thrive in our buildings. They will also become a
valuable part of our Creative Kernow team with the opportunity to contribute to our wider
ambitions for the creative industries in Cornwall.

As the first point of contact for all enquiries, the Krowji Administrator will be based at the front desk
in our Krowji Reception office, which is at the heart of the site. This customer-facing role involves
assisting with tenant communications and site operations as well as marketing, events and data
impact. It includes a mixture of desk-based reception and administrative work as well as physical
activities such as carrying parcels and moving furniture.

This is a new role in our team to accommodate our growing site and ensure we continue to provide a
high standard of service to our creative studio holders. The role is initially offered as a 6-month fixed
term contract offering the opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and shape the role
with us, before a permanent position will become available. The role is line managed by the Krowji
Director but will work closely with our Studio Manager and Caretaker.

Please see attached job description for role conditions, key responsibilities and person specification.

Krowji Administrator Job Description

How to apply

Your application should include the following:

• A statement – covering a maximum of 2 sides of A4 at 12pt or a voice recorded version of this document or a video that is a maximum of 5 minutes- sent via WeTransfer. This statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
• Your CV – max 3 pages
• Contact details for 2 referees (including their email)
• A completed equal opportunities monitoring form
• A completed GDPR form

Please email this to jobs@creativekernow.org.uk with Krowji Administrator in the email subject by 5pm on Tuesday 25th March 2025.

If you need support with submitting an application via other formats, please contact the Operations Manager Glenna O’Rourke glenna@creativekernow.org.uk

We believe that a more diverse workforce is a more productive, engaged and successful one too, so
we want to encourage people from all backgrounds and walks of life to come and share their talents
with us. It should go without saying that we don’t discriminate based on factors such as age, race,
disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. By embracing diversity we foster a happy,
welcoming environment for everyone on our team. The things that matter to us are your ability,
aptitude, potential, passion and drive rather than your qualifications, so there are no formal
minimum requirements.

Interviews will be held in person at Krowji, Redruth on Wednesday 2nd April. If you are not available on this date, please make this clear on your application.