Our client based in Lewes are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on a 4-6 month basis. Initially 4-5 days a week, which will revert to 1-3 days per week after 3 months. Hybrid working considered, but ideally some working within the office in Lewes would be required. Monday to Friday - 35hrs per week.

Accounting and reporting

· Oversee all postings to the accounting system

· Oversee the timely payment of correctly authorised invoices and expense claims on a regular basis.

· Process sales receipts from our ticketing and EPOS systems and carry out regular reconciliations of advance sales and investigate any uncleared balances

· Issue sales invoices and exercise credit control as required.

· Carry out month end processes, including control account reconciliations, posting journals and checking income and expenditure is correctly recorded.

· Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for review with the Director of Finance and budget holders.

· Work closely with budget holders to develop their understanding of their budgets and their day-to-day financial responsibilities.

· Assist the Director of Finance in preparing annual budgets and quarterly reforecasting.

· Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation of annual accounts and preparation for the annual audit.

· Deal with day-to-day finance queries from budget holders, suppliers and other external contacts.

Payroll - Useful if you have experience of payroll - but otherwise not essential.

· Process monthly payroll (Sage payroll) and arrange payments for all permanent and casual staff.

· Ensure the timely payment of all PAYE liabilities and regular reporting to HMRC.

· Manage pensions auto-enrolment and ensure deductions are made correctly and submitted to pension providers, NEST and Aviva.

· Process year end returns and submit to HMRC.

Retail and stock management

· Work with the Retail Manager to ensure stock cost is correctly recorded and gross profit margins are maintained.

· Supervise annual stocktake and make necessary amendments to EPOS and accounting systems.

VAT

· Ensure VAT is correctly recorded and analysed in the accounts system

· Carry out annual adjustments to the VAT returns to calculate annual partial exemption recovery rate and capital goods scheme payments.

· Prepare quarterly VAT return and arrange payment of VAT.

Other

· Process Gift Aid claims regularly, making sure that all claims are accurate

· Work closely with the Development team to make sure that gift aid declarations are completed and filed correctly and help the charity to maximise gift aid income.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £15.38-£17.58 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week