Finance Manager

Location: HampshireHours: Approx. 4 days per weekSalary: Competitive

This is a unique opportunity to work with an organisation that operates across multiple business areas, including education, hospitality, retail, and events. The organisation consists of two distinct entities: a charity and a trading arm, incorporating a range of functions such as a Field Study Centre, a wedding venue, a micro-brewery/taproom, a retail outlet, a café, and a museum with house and garden admissions.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced bookkeeper/finance manager to be the sole finance professional supporting the organisation, working alongside the management team and reporting to the Board of Trustees.

You will oversee and manage financial operations across seven departments, including:

• Day-to-Day Accounting: Processing supplier and sales invoices, setting up payments, credit control, and reconciling cash, bank, and card accounts.
• EPOS Reconciliation: Weekly cash takings and VAT compliance across café, museum, and taproom systems.
• Management Reporting: Producing monthly department reports, dashboards for Trustee Meetings, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Audit and Compliance: Preparing annual audit documentation, filing according to HMRC requirements, and claiming Gift Aid.
• Payroll: Submitting payroll data, processing payroll journals, and managing staff payments.
• Financial Systems: Entering transactions and managing accounts using Sage 50 Professional, as well as maintaining advanced Excel-based reporting tools.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Providing budgeting advice, pricing analysis, and supporting managers with financial insights.

• Qualified bookkeeper with extensive Sage 50 Professional experience.
• Advanced understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliation processes.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage financial operations across diverse departments.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to create bespoke reports.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the finance function within a dynamic and varied organisation. If you have the skills and experience to thrive in this position, we’d love to hear from you!