We are The Burton at Bideford, an art gallery and museum based in North Devon, situated in the historic town of Bideford where craft, agriculture and maritime heritage meet at the water's edge.

As a proud Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, The Burton is at a pivotal moment with new leadership and ambition for the next stage of our story. As we celebrate our 75th birthday in 2026, we are excited to build on the reputation of our existing work with a focus on our civic role, our collections and our future generations.

Behind every exhibition, workshop and visitor experience is a well-run organisation. We're looking for a Finance Officer who will help ensure The Burton has the strong financial systems and day-to-day support that allow our creative work to flourish.

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