Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG

www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
registered charity 275502 Company number 1352278
020 8348 8716
kives@lauderdale.org.uk

Part-Time Bookkeeper / Administrator

Lauderdale House is a registered charity and runs a vibrant arts and education centre based in a
Grade II* listed 1582 heritage house in Waterlow Park, Highgate. Each year we host a packed
programme comprising a wide range of creative events (classical concerts, jazz, children’s theatre
and seasonal activities, cabaret, exhibitions, creative classes for all ages) and private functions
(weddings, parties, funerals, meetings) with a turnover of between £300,000 and £400,000. In
addition, we run an extensive outreach programme working with young people in schools and
community centres, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the John Lyon’s Charity.

We have recently re-opened following a year-long closure for a £2.3million refurbishment which has
transformed our facilities and programme. We are therefore at an exciting time of growth as we make
the most of the transformed house and significantly increase levels of activity and income and are
now looking for a Book-Keeper / Administrator to join our friendly team as we expand.

Duties include:
• Sales ledger processing, including input of sales invoices onto Xero, and monitoring of
outstanding receivables
• Purchase ledger processing, including input of purchase invoices, processing bank payments
online and monitoring payables
• Maintenance of cash book
• Credit control in liaison with the Events Manager
• Processing and banking weekly cash takings
• Management of event booking deposits
• Liaison with all staff to confirm supplier invoices correct
• Sale of tickets; taking credit card payments for event bookings and reconciling credit card
payments from ticketsolve and credit card machine in house
• General administration as required in relation to ticket sales and event bookings
• Reviewing supplier contracts and deals

Skills and personal attributes

• Experience in cloud-based accounting systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills working with a range of people in a customer facing
environment
• Creative and lateral problem-solving skills, a flexible approach and the ability to deal with the
unexpected
• An understanding of the accounting principles specifically relating to charities
• An interest in the arts and/or heritage
TERMS & CONDITIONS

Salary: £10,140

Location: Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, London N6 5HG

The appointment is part-time:

• The post is initially offered at 15 hours per week but as the programme expands we anticipate
there will be scope to increase the number of hours.
• While hours are flexible, the successful candidate will be expected to work over at least four
days a week between 10am and 3pm.

Holiday: 75 hours per annum plus public holidays. The leave year runs from 1 April – 31 March.

Accountable to – Director and Finance Manager

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please send us a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and
why you are suitable to do this job to kives@lauderdale.org.uk.

Deadline: Monday 16 April at 8am

Please include contact details for 2 referees in your application stating at what point in the recruitment
process they may be contacted (we will not contact them without your permission).

Interview dates TBC.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period.

STAFF STRUCTURE:

Board of Trustees

Director
full-time

Events and Marketing Heritage Operations

Finance Book-keeper/ Freelance
Sales Manager Manager Education Manager
Manager Administrator Fundraiser
(full-time) (full-time) Officer (full- (full-time)
(freelance) (part-time) (freelance)
time)
Marketing & Freelance
Events Assistant Event
(part-time) Stewards

Heritage /
Freelance Freelance Marketing Gallery
Education
class tutors Programmers Volunteers Volunteers
Volunteers

Freelance
practitioners

Volunteer Support: Volunteers are a critical part of our team and we are currently recruiting with an
aim of having at least 2 to 3 people in each day