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Full job description

We are looking for a Finance/Payroll Manager to join our busy and hardworking local business team.

This is a part time, permanent position.

28 hours per week.

4 days per week

Hourly rate dependent on age and experience. Paid monthly.

£16 to £19phr

Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens, began by our founder Beth Chatto as a private garden in 1960. Beth went on to win 10 consecutive Gold Medals at Chelsea Flower Show and was the author of 8 horticultural books, 7 of which remain in print. Her beloved garden perfectly showcases Beth’s ecological and sustainable ethos of right plant, right place along with her distinctive design based on Japanese flower arranging principles of Ike Bana. Beth passed away in 2018, her family and the amazing team within the business now continue her work. We cherish her world renowned 7acre garden and throughout the year welcome 40,000 + visitors from around the world to take inspiration and learning from it. In addition, we manage a further 7 acres of Nursery and Stock Beds where we produce upward of 180,000 plants a year across over 2,000 varieties – many of which are expertly propagated directly from plants within the garden and are hard (or impossible) to find elsewhere. These are sold both online and onsite in our large Nursery.We aim to be a centre of horticultural excellence and have within the last 2 years received awards for our visitor experience (Visit England Gold Award) and were nominated by the readers as Which Best online Plant and Bulb supplier.

Candidate Profile

• A focused individual with drive, ambition and a “can do” attitude who will contribute to building the business
• An open / learning mindset
• Detail orientated with the ability to work as part of a small team and at times on your own initiative
• Proficient IT skills essential
• Trusted to hold and administer confidential information

Job Specification

Working within the Office with Business support colleagues, reporting to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Developing and managing budgets and forecasts in conjunction with business Directors.
• Analysing financial data to identify trends and opportunities. Preparing financial reports and statements.

Financial Operations:

• Managing cash flow and working capital.
• Overseeing accounting processes and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Managing payroll & HMRC payments

Strategic Financial Management:

• Developing and implementing financial strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Identifying cost-reduction opportunities.
• Providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Other Duties:

• Liaising with accountants, bankers, and other external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards in conjunction with accounting partner.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Applications in writing in the form of a CV and a cover letter, including details of previous working experience to :-

Vacancies, The Beth Chatto Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB,

or email applications to: vacancies@bethchatto.co.uk

Application closing date: Friday 18th of April 2025

Interview dates to be confirmed.

This position subject to a three month probationary period.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £16.00-£19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

None at present