More likely to be found windswept in wellies at a remote Cornish hillfort than in business suits, the staff at Cornwall Heritage Trust are a fun-loving but passionate team. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment and enthusiasm for Cornwall’s heritage and can help move the Trust forward in its drive for growth, resilience and financial sustainability.
To support the charity and its expanding operations we are seeking a Part‑Time Finance Officer to join our finance team, taking day‑to‑day responsibility for processing transactions and supporting the wider operations team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for the operation of daily financial functions within Cornwall Heritage Trust’s parent and subsidiary companies, comprising accounts payable, purchasing and income control processes and payroll. The Finance Officer will perform a variety of duties, working closely with the Finance Manager and the whole team.
* Maintaining the financial ledger records using Xero, ensuring that financial transactions are recorded accurately with VAT accounted for correctly on a timely basis.
* Ensuring regular payment of invoices, credit card transactions, and administration of staff expenses.
* Performing monthly bank reconciliations, and regular credit control procedures.
* Preparing and submitting payroll data and ensuring timely payment of salaries, pension payments and payroll taxes.
* Producing invoices for the different revenue streams as required.
* Processing membership fees, donations and grants received and allocating them to the appropriate income stream.
* Preparing and submitting regular gift aid claims.
* Assisting the Finance Manager with the preparation of management and year end accounts as required.
* Providing finance support and guidance to the Cornwall Heritage Trust team, including setting up supplier accounts if required and resolving any finance related queries.
* Ensuring robust and rigorous financial processes are in place to protect the charity’s assets.
* Attending Trustee sub-committee meetings to take minutes and complete and circulate to agreed deadlines.
Key Accountabilities
* Reporting to the Finance Manager
* Working, as necessary, with the other members of staff but particularly budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team
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