Finance & Administration Manager

A rare opportunity to work with one of the worlds most distinguished arts & culture establishment to manage their finance and administration functions. Working within this small company, you will be joining an established, close knit team this is a great position for an individual who likes to take responsibility, enjoys the arts and has a solid bookkeeping background.

Reporting into the MD this is a broad and varied role that spans across finance, HR & administration and will give you visibility across the whole business. The role requires a very relaxed, knowledgeable individual who likes working within a small company. Report

The Role:

• Prepare & manage the budgets, analysing actuals against performance
• Produce reports for the MD to include weekly sales reports;
• Management of the full bookkeeping function to include purchase, sales and nominal ledgers
• Preparation of monthly management accounts to include P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, accruals & prepayments;
• Year end accounts to be production in conjunction with the external accountants;
• Manage the payroll, pensions & health insurance;
• Manage the relationships with the banks and other 3^rd parties;
• Prepare & submit VAT returns
• Company secretarial duties;
• Manage the debtor & creditor relationships
• Oversee the HR responsibilities (contracts, holidays/sickness/maternity etc)
• Oversee 3^rd party contracts/relationships (to include insurance, leases, offices supplies/equipment/cleaners etc);
• Manage stock & stock audits.

Requirements:

• Solid financial management/bookkeeping duties (ideally 7-10 years min), ideally gained within the arts industry;
• Friendly & helpful attitude, who has a can-do outlook;
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy;
• Great communication and interpersonal skills;
• Approachable & down to earth with the ability to manage & handle confidential information;
• Experience within retail would be a distinct advantage.