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Finance & Facilities Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance & Facilities Manager to join our leadership team. This is a key role within the organisation, providing financial leadership and ensuring ARC remains financially sustainable while continuing to invest in facilities, programmes and community participation.

Working closely with the General Manager and Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for the financial management of the organisation, providing accurate financial information, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements. The facilities aspect of the role will include responsibility for health & safety, site security and site maintenance again ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The role will cover 20-30 hours per week to be agreed with the successful candidate. As our opening hours span 80 hours across 7 days, these could include evenings or weekends if preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

·        Preparation of monthly management accounts

·        Production of annual budgets and periodic forecasts

·        Cashflow monitoring and forecasting

·        Financial analysis and performance reporting

·        Supporting strategic planning and business development initiatives

·        Monitoring financial performance against budgets and key targets

Financial Operations

·        Managing purchase and sales ledgers

·        Bank reconciliations and cash management

·        Management of debtor and creditor balances

. Maintaining effective financial controls and procedures

·        Oversight of accounting systems and financial records

 Compliance and Governance

·        Preparation and submission of VAT returns

·        Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits

·        Ensuring compliance with charity, company and financial regulations

·        Preparation of financial reports and papers for the Board of Trustees

·        Supporting trustees and senior management with financial decision-making

·        Assisting with grant reporting and funding compliance requirements

·        Ensuring compliance with HSE & statutory health & safety requirements & legislation.  

Facility Management

·        Manage building systems (fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms) as well as keys & codes.

·        Deliver planned and reactive maintenance schedules.

·        Maintain asset lists, condition reports, and defect registers.

·        Liaise with contractors for repairs, improvements, and statutory inspections.

·        Produce and maintain statutory H&S documentation and RAMS.

·        Implement emergency procedures and risk assessments.

·        Reviewing and processing accident reports

Leadership and Support

·        Working closely with operational managers to support budgeting and financial performance

·        Providing financial guidance across the organisation

·        Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

·        Contributing to the long-term sustainability and growth of the Centre

·        Acting as line manager to a small team of junior staff members

Essential requirements of the successful candidate:

·        Significant experience in a finance or accounting role

·        Experience preparing management accounts and budgets

·        Strong understanding of VAT and financial compliance

·        Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills

·        Experience using Xero and Microsoft Excel

·        Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

·        Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues and trustees

·        Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

·        AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

 Additional desirable skills:

·        IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent qualification

·        Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or leisure sectors

·        Knowledge of charity accounting and reporting requirements

·        Experience supporting Boards or Trustees

·        Experience managing grant-funded projects and reporting requirements

·        Experience of working with volunteers

·        An interest in racquet sports or fitness

·        Previous employment in the sport & fitness industry

What We Offer

·        The opportunity to play a key role in the future development of a growing community sports organisation

·        A varied and rewarding role with real influence on decision-making

·        Flexible working arrangements

·        Pension scheme

·        Staff benefits and facility membership

·        A supportive and collaborative working environment

Benefits:

Statutory Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Free ARC staff premium membership with unlimited use of gym & racquet facilities.

On-site parking

Acceptance will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and names of 2 referees to jane@atlanticracquetcentre.co.uk.

Closing date: 4th August 2026

Start date: September 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Dependent on experience