Vacancies

Finance Officer

Braintree District Museum Trust is looking for a Finance Officer to support the growth of their charitable company devoted to conserving and celebrating the diverse heritage of Braintree District in north Essex at Braintree Museum and the Warner Textile Archive.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer passionate about not-for-profit accounting, with a track record of excellent financial administration, analysis and reporting to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent planning skills and time management
• Ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines
• Experience of working at pace with a strong work ethic
• Adaptable financial communication to the appropriate audience

You will report to our Museums Manager and work collaboratively with staff and our Treasurer, preparing a monthly financial management report to the Board. Responsibilities will include:

• Process all customer and supplier invoices using SAGE 50 on a daily basis
• Allocation of all restricted fund income and expenditure
• Monthly reconciliation of all bank and related accounts
• Submission monthly VAT
• Preparation and review of monthly debtors and creditors
• Completion of all audit procedures and controls
• Full financial management reports for the Museums Manager and Treasurer
• Monthly Trustee and Staff Financial Management Reports

The role requires someone who is at least part qualified in ACCA, ACA, CIMA or AAT and experienced in Microsoft Excel.

If this sounds like you, this could be your opportunity to join our inspiring team within an exciting and varied role.

Full details can be found in the Finance Officer Job Role May 2022.

For an informal discussion please contact Robert Rose on 01376 328868 ext. 20 or 0797 099 3705.

Applications by CV and a covering letter to accounts@bdmt.org.uk by 5pm Friday 3^rd June 2022.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8^th June 2022

Education Freelancers

The Trust is looking to grow its team of dedicated Education Freelancers to help deliver our popular and ever-expanding education programme to schools, colleges and higher education institutions.

Our education programme consists of a wide-range of interactive workshops including; costumed roleplay sessions, object handling, store tours, talks and gallery visits. These are run either as an on-site visit, outreach or virtually.

For more information about the role, please see the job description here.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Laura Barnard (Education Officer) at schools@bdmt.org.uk. Both documents should explain concisely any relevant experience and why you are suitable candidate for the role.

If you would like any additional information about the role or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Laura using the contact details above.

The deadline for applications is Monday 28th March 2022.