We are seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for this permanent full-time role who is self-motivated, organised, efficient and able to manage many varied projects and tasks. You will be responsible for all the financial aspects of the Estate, including payroll, banking and reconciliations, invoicing, ledgers, analysis and reporting, VAT, budgeting and cash flow management.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Finance Manager’s responsibilities include:

• Maintaining financial records for multiple entities using Intuit Quickbooks Online
• Calculate and adjust for any prepayments, accruals, deferred income and depreciation
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain fixed asset registers
• Prepare year end accounts for completion by external accountants
• Prepare and update budgets and monitor cashflow
• Prepare monthly Management Accounts and ad-hoc P&L’s
• Prepare and submit VAT returns including partial exemption using Quickbooks
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Payment of tax liabilities, including income and corporation tax
• Reconcile inter-entity accounts and pay recharges as appropriate
• Oversee all ledger accounts, including raising sales invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and supplier payments
• Co-ordinate the weekly banking of takings from the visitor attraction
• Prepare and process monthly payrolls and holiday entitlements including preparation of P11D’s
• Administrate the company pension scheme including auto enrolment duties
• Assist with staff recruitment, monitor staff absences and holidays
• Line management of Office/Finance Assistant
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. PCI standards and Making Tax Digital
• Improve efficiencies and reduce costs

Qualities, Skills & Experience

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with the following attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• ACCA/CIMA/AAT Level 4 qualified preferred
• Practical experience of Payroll Processing and VAT Returns
• Ability to manage people effectively and work well as part of a team
• Excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Quickbooks or Sage
• A proven multi-tasker who is organised, efficient and productive as well as being accurate and having great attention to detail
• Ability to work on your own initiative and research problems
• Confident and professional in dealing with both external and internal parties

Benefits

• Access to company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• 24 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Potential support with ongoing accountancy studies
• Free access to the Walled Garden and Parkland for yourself and close family members
• 20% discount in the Café and plant nursery
• Access to a Free Pass for local attractions including other Houses, Castles and Gardens throughout Yorkshire
• Free on-site parking
• Potential further training opportunities