Our client based in Lewes is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on a 4–6 month basis. Initially, this role is 4–5 days a week, which will revert to 1–3 days per week after 3 months. Hybrid working is considered, but some presence in the Lewes office is preferred. The position is Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
1. Accounting and Reporting:
2. Oversee all postings to the accounting system
3. Ensure timely payment of correctly authorised invoices and expense claims
4. Process sales receipts from ticketing and EPOS systems, reconcile advance sales, and investigate uncleared balances
5. Issue sales invoices and manage credit control
6. Carry out month-end processes, including control account reconciliations and journal entries
7. Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for review with the Director of Finance and budget holders
8. Collaborate with budget holders on budgets and financial responsibilities
9. Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly reforecasting, and annual accounts for audits
10. Handle finance queries from stakeholders
11. Payroll: (Experience with payroll is useful but not essential)
12. Process monthly payroll using Sage payroll
13. Manage PAYE liabilities and reporting to HMRC
14. Oversee pensions auto-enrolment and submissions to providers such as NEST and Aviva
15. Manage year-end returns to HMRC
16. Retail and Stock Management:
17. Coordinate with the Retail Manager on stock costs and gross profit margins
18. Supervise stocktake and update EPOS and accounting systems accordingly
19. VAT:
20. Ensure accurate VAT recording and analysis
21. Perform annual adjustments and prepare quarterly VAT returns
22. Other Responsibilities:
23. Process Gift Aid claims accurately and timely
24. Work with the Development team on gift aid declarations to maximise income
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: GBP15.38–GBP17.58 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
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