Volunteer Finance Manager – Bluebell Railway
About the organisation
As one of the first preserved heritage lines in the country, we boast one of the finest collections of vintage steam locomotives and carriages, many of which were preserved directly from service on British Railways. Our historic line commenced services in August 1960 and today runs steam trains between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with stops at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.
About the opportunity
The Bluebell Railway Trust seeks an experienced Volunteer Finance Manager to support our heritage railway. Practical finance experience required, chartered status not essential. Flexible commitment. Use your skills to help ensure strong financial management and long-term sustainability.
The role is to support the Chairman of the Trust in its financial management. The role includes undertaking day-to-day financial management, preparing management accounts and reports for Trustees, and assisting with year-end processes and financial controls. Being a charity the Trust has many accounts both Designate funds, Restricted funds and Unrestricted funds.
It involves:
• Recording all money received (donations, grants, fundraising income, Gift Aid, etc.)
• Recording all payments and expenses
• Keeping bank accounts reconciled
• Separating restricted and unrestricted funds
• Maintaining accurate financial records for trustees
• Preparing information for annual accounts and reporting to the Charity Commission.
The Trust team normally meet on Wednesdays or on some occasions on Thursdays. Attendance is not always essential. It is essential the applicant has personal transport as the public transport to Sheffield Park Station is not good.
For more information
For more information please either come in and see us at Wealden Volunteering, or call us on 01825 760019, or email us at office@wealdenvolunteering.org.uk