Finance Officer at Gladrags Community Costume Resource

You will bring workplace experience in bookkeeping and financial analysis, along with the skills to contribute to forecasting and support financial systems. Experience in charity accounting would be an advantage.

Gladrags is a Brighton-based charity providing sustainable costume resources for community, education, wellbeing, and the wider Arts community. With 8,000 pre-loved costumes, we offer subsidised hire and outreach activities. Our customers range from grassroots groups and schools to theatre, film, and private events. Commercial hires, grants, donations, fundraising, and clothing resale all contribute to funding our 60–80% discounts for beneficiaries.

You would join a small operational team of 3 part-time workers and an intergenerational team-pool of 35 volunteers. We offer a friendly, creative workspace in our open-plan costume store, where staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and customers come together. We’re committed to equal opportunities and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Development Opportunities: There is potential to expand the role to include elements of payroll, HR, and IT support, depending on your interests, skills, and development goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all incoming and outgoing payments

Maintain clear financial records aligned to multiple funding streams

Prepare and submit bi-annual Gift Aid claims

Raise invoices and follow up on outstanding payments

Process payments to freelancers and suppliers

Reconcile bank accounts, till, and Zettle transactions

Monitor cash flow and keep audit trails up to date

Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Liaise with payroll providers and HMRC

Provide financial information to colleagues as required

Collaborate with colleagues on fundraising and customer system finances

Assist in preparing reports for leadership and trustees

Support year-end accounts and work with external examiners

Manage payments and contracts for operational costs

Process staff pay awards and salary reviews

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Experienced in double-entry bookkeeping, supported by a relevant formal qualification

Proficient in modern accounting software other relevant IT systems.

Sound understanding of budgeting and financial record-keeping across multiple income streams

Experience in preparing and interpreting spreadsheets, charts, and financial data for analysis and reporting.

Abilities:

Excellent numerical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.

Attributes:

Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working in an open-plan environment, alongside staff, volunteers, and customers.

Willingness to work flexibly, including responding to occasional queries or issues remotely.

Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification, and to apply.