Job Description

Income & Sales Ledger Administrator

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is an award winning heritage attraction welcoming up to 250,000 visitors every year. This full-size standard-gauge railway line runs regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Along the line the SVR operates two pubs, eight catering outlets, three shops and a visitor centre. In support of the railway operation there is a thriving Engineering Workshop, Diesel Depot, and Carriage & Wagon Works.

With an annual turnover of around 8m, the SVR employs 80 people in full and part-time roles and a further 1,600 in voluntary roles. The SVR is a significant employer in the counties of Worcestershire and Shropshire.

The SVR is proud of its position as a nationally recognised and award-winning heritage attraction. Severn Valley Railway is an umbrella name for three constituent organisations plus supporting owner groups of locomotives, carriages and wagons. Collectively the SVR's mission is to: "To enthuse and inspire an affection and understanding in our visitors and staff for the Severn Valley Railway and the bygone era of steam locomotion and heritage diesels through the operation and interpretation of the Railway infrastructure, locomotives, historic carriages and wagons."

In 2025, the Railway is celebrating 60 years in preservation and supporting Railway 200. This year-long nationwide celebration marks the 200th anniversary of modern railways and aims to attract the next generation of pioneering talent.

Role Outline

Based in Kidderminster and reporting to the Assistant Financial Accounting Manager, this role will assist in managing the day to day and month end sales ledger process, as well as the day-to-day bank receipts processing.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team, as well as working with the wider organisation.

The contract is permanent and full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity for hybrid working. Part-time hours (30 hours per week) will be considered.

Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include company pension scheme, life assurance, free on-site parking, travel discounts on the national rail network (subject to a qualifying period), SVR travel vouchers, employee discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

Opening new customer accounts Raising sales ledger invoices/credit notes Producing debtor reports Timely and effective credit control Posting of daily banking receipts/payments Posting of weekly income for SVR's various stations/operations Assisting with month end/year end procedures Providing cover for other members of the finance team, where necessary

Key Relationships

Assistant Financial Accounting Manager Financial Accounting Manager Finance Team Wider SVR Team External Auditors Customers

Skills and Experience Required

Attention to detail Organisation of workload and time management Strong communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Professional and courteous manner Experience of Iplicit (Exchequer) is desirable

Qualifications or Training Required

Minimum of 2 years sales ledger experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Experience working in a busy finance team A driving licence and experience working in a 'not for profit' or charitable environment i is desirable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kidderminster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

sales ledger : 2 years (preferred)
Location:

Kidderminster (preferred)
Work Location: In person