Financial Controller Position

4 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom York Archaeology Full time

Financial Controller Position

York Archaeology is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team. As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the finance team, delivering accurate finance transactions, and producing management and statutory accounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the finance team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of finance transactions.
  • Produce management and statutory accounts, including the production of meaningful management information.
  • Deputise for the CFO and work with Senior Management Teams and Line Managers to improve systems and efficiencies.
  • Assist the CFO in the production of the Annual Reports and Accounts and be the main point of contact with the external auditors.
  • Produce monthly internal management accounts and KPIs.
  • Provide analysis as requested by the Board, Executive Team, Managers, Project Managers, and external advisors.
  • Prepare the quarterly VAT return and other statutory returns as required.
  • Assist users of both the financial and project accounting systems with their queries and provide support where required.
  • Support the CFO in the analysis of financial risk, the appropriateness of, and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and ensuring financial risk awareness across the organization.
  • Work with the CFO, Senior Management Teams, Project Managers, Line Managers, and external advisors on the development and effective implementation of, and compliance with systems.
  • Oversee the production of the monthly payroll for salaried and hourly paid staff, including the calculation of amounts due and deductions to be taken, the timely payment of deductions to the relevant body, including pension payments, and the reporting of starters and leavers for the pension scheme.
  • Prepare balance sheet control accounts at least quarterly, ensuring that discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Produce a timetable for the production of monthly, quarterly, and year-end transactions and reports, issue to relevant staff, and ensure that the timescale is met.
  • Complete and submit requested questionnaires and surveys from the Office for National Statistics and the Valuation Office accordingly.
  • Assist in the administration and audit of grant applications.

What We Offer

  • Company pension scheme where the Trust and employee each pay 4.25% of total earnings.
  • 23 days paid annual leave, rising to 28 days annual leave after five years' employment, plus bank holidays.
  • Option to buy back up to 15 additional holiday days each year.
  • Commuting season ticket loans.
  • Loans to purchase bikes to cycle to work.
  • Death in Service benefit of twice annual salary for permanent staff.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after two years' employment.
  • 100% Professional membership reimbursement (e.g., CIfA).
  • Free eye tests for computer users and £50 reimbursement for the cost of prescribed glasses.
  • Professional independent Occupational Health support for appropriate referrals.
  • Access to a free independent and confidential counselling service.
  • Free admission for staff plus family and friends to our three York visitor attractions, including our JORVIK Viking Centre.
  • 25% discount on merchandise at our attractions.
  • Discounts to our events where applicable.
  • Travel and subsistence arrangements for staff working away.
  • Uniform or Personal Protective Equipment for relevant role.


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