Job Description

Finance Manager

35 hours a week - flexible working which can include weekends if needed. Hybrid available but presence in office is preferred.

Didcot Railway center is a registered charity. Restoring and maintaining GWR locomotives, a living museum with volunteers and staff working together. We have around 30 restricted funds for specific projects and the finance system used is Sage50.

Managing all aspects of the finance system including but not limited to.

Manage all aspects of the finance system

Manage a finance assistant who runs purchase ledger and other transactional processes, work closely with her to improve systems where needed.

Bank reconciliations - all sterling bank accounts

Oversee payment runs arranging movement of funds where needed

Balance sheet reconciliations ensuring all sage postings are accurate

Payroll for approx. 20 staff

Group VAT Returns using MTD software

Processing monthly donations accurately

Work closely with charity treasurer providing management account information

Assist with budget preparation

Administration related to Gift Aid claims

Liaise with external accountants and auditors

Experience in a similar role

Proficiency in accounting software Sage 50

AAT Qualification or QBE

Organised and detail orientated

Confident communicator

Desirable;

Exposure to partial VAT operations and gift aid.

Free Parking

Pension

Sick pay after qualifying period

Free entry to the museum for family

Flexible working

Casual Dress

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,423.24-45,811.32 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: cha2
Expected start date: 01/09/2025