We're Hiring: Finance Officer
We are recruiting for a Finance Officer for The Burton at Bideford. Application deadline: 10am, Monday 24 August 2026.
The Finance Officer is responsible for the efficient day-to-day financial administration of The Burton at Bideford, ensuring accurate financial records, effective financial controls and high-quality financial processing across both the charity and its trading subsidiary.
Job Details
Contract: Part time (21 hours per week)
Duration: Permanent(3-month probationary period)
Salary: £16,800 - £18,000 per year (£28,000 - £30,000 full time equivalent)
Hours: The Burton works on a 7-day rota and the hours can be worked flexibly over the full week dependent on operational need. Some weekend and evening work will be required on a rota basis.
Location: The Burton at Bideford, EX39 2QQ. Occasional flexible/home-working is offered but the majority of the working week will be at The Burton.
Responsible to: Deputy Director (Operations and Business Development)
Responsible for: This post has no line management responsibilities but may be required to oversee freelancers, interns and volunteers on occasion.
Person Specification
Potential applicants may already be in a similar role or feel ready to take the next step in developing their careers. Experience of working within the charity sector will be an advantage to this role, but is not a requirement. You do not need to meet all of the person specification but we are excited to meet candidates with:
- Significant experience in finance administration, bookkeeping or management accounting.
- Experience managing purchase and sales ledgers, administering payroll and preparing VAT returns.
- Confidence using cloud-based accounting software (Xero desirable) and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- An understanding of working with integrated systems and experience resolving mapping issues across services (i.e. between Shopify, Xero and bank accounts).
- Experience of confidential record keeping, HR administration and GDPR compliance.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Experience working within a charity, arts, museum or cultural venue with a trading subsidiary structure.
- An understanding of charity finance, restricted funds and Gift Aid.
- An AAT qualification or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience.
- An interest in arts, heritage or culture.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A collaborative and supportive team member.
- Well organised with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Able to work independently and use initiative.
- Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
- Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Key Dates
If you have any questions while making your application, require this information in a different format or would like to have an informal discussion about the role please get in touch with Jo Jones, Company Secretary: secretary@theburton.org.
Application deadline: 10am, Monday 24 August 2026
In person interviews: Wednesday 2 September 2026
How to Apply
Please download the full Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
The Burton at Bideford is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer who understands the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual identities, background, or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.
To apply for the position, please email secretary@theburton.org with the following documents:
- An up to date CV
- A cover letter no longer than two A4 pages telling us why you are interested in this role and what you can bring to it
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
If you would prefer, your cover letter can be delivered in video or audio format – no longer than 5 minutes.
