Business and Finance Administrator Location: National Railway Museum, York (on-site) Salary: Up to £32,500 per year Contract Type: Full-Time 40 hours, Permanent, Monday - Friday We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-driven Business and Finance Administrator to support the catering and hospitality operations at the National Railway Museum in York. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role within a world-class institution that welcomes visitors from across the globe. As Business and Finance Administrator, you will provide essential administrative, financial, and operational support to the General Manager, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our multi-outlet catering operation. What can we offer you: A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged. 20 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays and national holiday days) Free parking on site Free staff meals whilst at work. Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits. Perks for Works discounts and promotions Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks. On-site F&B discounts. In this role, you will support the administrative and financial processes that underpin a multi-outlet catering operation—including two grab-and-go cafés, an assisted-service café, conference and events spaces, and our destination afternoon tea restaurant, The Countess of York. Working closely with management, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, assist with payroll, prepare reports, support audits, and keep essential office functions running smoothly. The National Railway Museum is undergoing major redevelopment through its ambitious Vision programme, making this an excellent time to join a team experiencing growth, development, and exciting operational change. Your Key Responsibilities: Provide professional administrative support, including maintaining filing systems, managing documentation, producing reports, and handling enquiries. Assist with financial processes such as monthly accounts, billing, variance analysis, audits, balance sheet reconciliations, and weekly cash/card sales reconciliation. Support payroll processing and collaborate with the Purchase Ledger, Credit Control and Payroll teams. Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and health & safety standards. Help coordinate stock management, stationery ordering, and general office tasks within budget. Contribute to continuous improvement, promoting efficient ways of working and supporting ad-hoc projects where required. Who We’re Looking For: Previous experience in administrative roles within a busy environment. Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and analyse financial data. Strong communication skills and an excellent telephone manner. High attention to detail, with strong planning, organisation, and time-management abilities. Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity. A proactive self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive working environment. Desirable: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant area. About us: Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme. Job Reference: com/1102/60031001/52778125/SU RA Venues