Finance Manager - Arts Charity (Hybrid)

Jupiter Artland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Artland in West Lothian, Scotland, is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations. You will handle bookkeeping, month‑end processes, VAT returns and financial reporting across multiple income streams including admissions, retail, hospitality and events.

Working closely with the COO, you’ll manage supplier invoicing, payments runs and system improvements in a growing charitable arts organisation with flexible on-site and home working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience in bookkeeping, purchase ledger, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing management accounts or management reporting.
• Good VAT knowledge and VAT returns experience.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Clear communication with colleagues and suppliers.
• Proactive approach to improving financial systems and processes.
• Experience in a charity/arts organisation with multiple income streams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules with the COO.
• Monitor budgets, variance analysis and organisational performance reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and maintain VAT compliance.
• Maintain records in Xero and support month-end processes.
• Manage supplier invoices and payments; query resolution and documentation.
• Review and improve financial systems and processes as they develop.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ICAS or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Job description

Jupiter Artland in West Lothian, Scotland, is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations. You will handle bookkeeping, month‑end processes, VAT returns and financial reporting across multiple income streams including admissions, retail, hospitality and events.

Working closely with the COO, you’ll manage supplier invoicing, payments runs and system improvements in a growing charitable arts organisation with flexible on-site and home working arrangements.