Atlantic Racquet Centre: Finance & Facilities Manager
Atlantic Racquet Centre (ARC) are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance & Facilities Manager who combines strong technical skills with a practical, hands-on approach to join our growing team of experienced and professional staff.
ARC is an industry leading multi-sport facility, providing a wide range of community sport opportunities to local people. 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
· 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
· 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
· 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.
· 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
· 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
Position type: Permanent
Pay: Based on experience of successful applicant
Hours: 20 - 30 hours per week. Working hours to be agreed with the successful candidate
Employer: ARC Centre Ltd and ARC Tennis & Sports Club
References: 2 Referees will be required
DBS: Satisfactory DBS check will be required
How to apply: Covering letter + CV in email format to HR Assistant Jane Creese: [email protected]
Closing date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Interviews: w/c 24th August 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026 onwards
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
