Financial Administrative Assistant

About Stadsschouwburg Utrecht

Stadsschouwburg Utrecht is the vibrant theatrical heart of Utrecht and the surrounding area. We present a wide range of national and international performances across all genres. We also organize special projects, often in collaboration with other venues, festivals, and companies in Utrecht. In addition, our historic building is available for rent. 

We have two theater halls (the Main Hall and the Blue Hall), a café (Mevr. Dudok), and a theater restaurant (Zindering). We welcome more than 200,000 visitors each year. We work closely with the Dutch performing arts community, and with Utrecht-based companies, festivals, and institutions in particular. We also support local Utrecht artists and are strongly committed to education and talent development. We believe it is important that everyone feels welcome. Sustainability, equality, reciprocity, and complementarity are central to this.  

What will you be doing? 

You will be part of the Operations team, reporting to

Head of Operations. Your colleagues are from the Finance, HR, Development, and Administrative departments. The Finance department consists of a Finance Coordinator and two part-time Financial Administrative Assistants.

As an all-around financial administrative assistant, you will work independently and perform the following tasks:

• You are responsible for accounts receivable management and all invoicing.
• You will independently review and process the monthly payroll (Polaris).
• You will work closely with the Finance Coordinator and stand in for him when he is absent.
• You perform daily checks on the financial records in VismaNet.
• You will help develop strategies for optimizing processes and systems.
• You will report to the Finance Coordinator and work under the Deputy Director.

What do you bring to the table?

• At least an MBO-4 level of work and thinking, preferably in a financial field;
• You have experience with various applications, including a financial application and Excel;
• Experience with (or a willingness to learn about) payroll processing and HR systems (such as Polaris);
• You enjoy working independently, but are also willing to handle the day-to-day oversight of the accounting, either on your own or in close collaboration with the Finance Coordinator.
• You have a structured approach to your work and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
• We are looking for someone who is ideally available 3 days a week, but 2 days a week is also negotiable.

What do we offer?

We offer a diverse financial role in a fun work environment with close-knit colleagues and a small team. In every department, we strive for diversity and the freedom to be yourself.

There’s plenty of room to learn and grow. We offer an inspiring workplace where you can contribute to an inclusive performing arts community. If you’ve worked in a different sector, that’s no problem at all—we’d love for you to apply.

You will receive a one-year contract, with the intention of extending it to a permanent position if both parties are satisfied. Our terms of employment comply with the Dutch Performing Arts Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Nederlandse Podia), with a salary based on your skills and experience, falling under pay scale 6 of the CAO Nederlandse Podia (min. €2,707.12 and max. €3,664.68 for a 36-hour workweek). You will receive at least 25 vacation days per year. In addition, we add the hours of national holidays to your leave balance. This gives you the freedom to choose which days you take off—for example, on holidays that are important to you.

In addition, there are attractive benefits, such as:

• A travel expense policy;
• A Bicycle Plan
• Everyone at our company has equal opportunities to grow and develop. We offer equal access to training and personal development. 
• You can attend many performances for free, and you can bring a guest. 

Ready to make a difference?

We believe that talent develops in many different ways. That’s why we use a questionnaire instead of a standard cover letter. This questionnaire helps us better understand your ideas and motivation. 

Are you unsure whether you meet all the requirements, but do you think you’re the perfect fit for us? We invite you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. You can apply by Monday, June 16, 2025, via this link.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Martin Berghoef at m.berghoef@ssbu.nl.

You will receive a response by phone or email within 7 days of the job posting’s closing date. Interviews are scheduled for June 19 and June 25, 2025. Finally, there will be a discussion regarding the terms of employment.

We value diversity 

The power of theater brings people together. We place great value on diversity at all levels of the organization, and all colleagues are equal members of the theater team. We welcome everyone; we’re curious about your talent and how you can make a difference for our organization. We’re looking for new colleagues who want to contribute to an inclusive Stadsschouwburg Utrecht. You’re welcome here!