Job Description

The Modern Institute is currently accepting applications for a Finance Manager. We're seeking a candidate who can thrive in a creative environment, possesses strong communication skills, and can take ownership of projects and tasks. The ideal candidate will ensure our financial systems are robust and that financial data is accurately recorded and reported.

Hours:

3-5 days per week

The position can be part-time or full-time, days can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Salary:

35-45kdepending on candidate / level of experience

Role:

This is a varied role that liaises with all departments of the business. We are looking for someone keen to work in a creative environment with strong communication, and an ability to take ownership of projects and tasks. The Finance Manager will work closely with and report to the Directors, making sure that the finance systems are robust and financial data is recorded and reported on correctly.

Responsibilities:

Finance

Oversight of posting and admin by finance assistant of Sage 50

Preparation of quarterly management accounts

Cash Flow and risk management

Define and execute project budgets and review actual spends

Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

Collate year end accounting pack including journals

Maintenance of a thorough system of accounting records

Maintain chart of accounts

Manage, maintain and process payroll

Manage staff pension

Oversee any international sales tax requirements and admin

Checking of VAT transactions for preparation of VAT return

Ensure purchase order procedure is adhered to throughout the business and maintained

Ensure recharge invoices are issued in accordance with expenditure incurred

Manage and oversee purchase ledger and supplier payment runs in line with cash flow

Manage and maintain sales ledger and credit control

Artist finance

Liaise with collectors, galleries and artists on financial matters

Oversight of preparation and issuing of sales invoices to collectors and galleries

Manage and maintain artist financial statements - this is a large part of the role

Management of artist commission payments

Meticulous recording of production costs and calculations on the database and artist statements

Person Specification

Minimum 1 - 3 years working in a Financial Management role or ability to prove a record of management level output

Accountancy qualification or qualified by experience

Excellent practical IT skills and knowledge and must have worked on Macs

Working experience of Sage 50 desktop

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and ability to deal with different sections and departments of the business

Hands on accountant who is willing to get involved in all processes and able to drive projects forward with minimum guidance

Desire to understand all aspects of the business

To apply please send a cover letter and CV

Deadline for applications is 14th July

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: Finance Manager