Founded in 1932, Bridport Museum inspires and engages people, helping them understand the significance of Bridport’s past, appreciate its present, and imagine its future. Bridport Museum Trust Ltd (BMT) is now looking for a dynamic finance officer/ bookkeeper to ensure we have reliable and accurate accounting records to inform our day to day and strategic decision making and ensure our reporting and compliance obligations are met.
BMT is a friendly and engaging organisation in a vibrant town and this is an exciting time for the museum. We are part way through a National Lottery funded project “Reimagining Bridport Museum for it’s Centenary”. Our staff, volunteers, trustees and consultants are working together to ensure we deliver effectively and as a team on this.
Purpose of the role
To ensure BMT has accurate, up to date accounting records including managing our invoicing, payments and payroll in compliance with our policies and procedures and relevant charity accounting standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting across unrestricted and restricted funds
- Manage all Xero postings and maintenance including invoices, payments, receipts
- Pay invoices in a timely manner
- Raise invoices as required and track Grant funding receipts
- Signatory on bank accounts
- Manage weekly banking and petty cash
- Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
- Monthly compilation, reconciliation and posting of Petty Cash transactions
- Manage payroll and related services and compliance
- Manage stock entries and sales reporting
- Compile and submit information for Gift Aid & Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme claims
- Provide supporting information as requested/directed, including for annual accounts
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Finance Officer – Bridport Museum employer: Aim Museums
Avoncroft Museum is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its team members, offering a collaborative work culture where finance professionals can thrive while supporting the preservation of historic buildings. With flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills in a meaningful role that directly impacts the future of this unique charity. Join us in telling the stories of Midlands life while ensuring our financial stability and success.
