Job Description

Overview

Charney Manor, a thirteenth Century Conference and Retreat centre in Charney Bassett is delighted to announce that we will be recruiting for a Finance & Office Administrator to join our Operations team.

Working with a small, motivated, and supportive team, this Finance and office Administration role offers variety with a of duties and responsibilities. No two days will ever be the same. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible team player who committed to delivering excellent customer service whilst having a strong background in Finance.

Role: Finance & Office Administrator

Salary: 28,000 - 32,000

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Location: Charney Manor, Oxfordshire

Responsibilities of the Finance

& Office Administrator:

Day to day management of all financial aspects of the Company Taking ownership of all transactional processes (sales, purchasing, fixed assets, bank, receipts, credit card and expenses) Timely payment of suppliers in line with payment terms Management reporting, P&L, balance sheet and forecasting monthly Quarterly preparation and completion of VAT returns Checking company bank statements and management & reconciliation of on-line bank accounts Management of Payroll - weekly and monthly, PAYE Management of monthly pension payments, updating with new starters and leavers Credit control & cash flow Monitoring monthly sales forecasts and annual budgets Weekly banking, petty cash, and reconciliations Customer invoicing in line with contractual agreements and timescales Updating staff financial records, Tax codes, holiday and sickness when required care of administrative tasks, such as correspondence, filing, printing, ordering stationary, handling telephone calls and booking & conference enquiries. Dealing with daily B&B check in's and outs, showing guests to bedrooms, dealing with queries, taking payment if required Updating bookings calendar, client databases Organising, managing and co-ordinating Quaker events and retreat Booking, managing, and overseeing all aspects of the booking process for the Gillett's cottage, ie property checks, welcome baskets and inventory

Requirements of the Finance

Administrator:

P

revious experience within a financial or bookkeeping role is essential Previous experience of Quickbooks online is advantageous Flexible Approach and collaborative worker Must have good attention to detail and ability to work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines. Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage your time are essential. Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload

Shift Patterns will be as follows :

8.30 am - 4.30 pm / 9.00 am - 5.00 pm ( monday to Friday)

10.00 am - 6.00 pm / 12.00 pm - 8.00 pm one night a week

9.00 am - 4.00 pm one Saturday a month (when working saturday will get one day off in that week in lieu)

Shift patterns will be flexible based on business needs. This will be discussed at interview.

Benefits:

Staff tips

Birthday voucher

Company events and Christmas party

Friends and family discount

Competitive pension - company pays 5 %

To find out more about this role, contact

Gillian Peaston

at sales@charneymanor.com

Due to the location of Charney Manor a driving licence or transport will be required.

This is a office based position. A full job description for this role can be provided.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.

We do not offer sponsorships or relocation allowance unfortunately.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wantage OX12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you hold an AAT qualification?
Experience:

Financial accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/11/2025
Expected start date: 08/12/2025