Experience in finance processing and reporting
Knowledge of financial planning and budgets
Keen interest in developing practice and ways of working
Confident in building contractor and partner relationships
If this sounds like you, we think you might be our next Lead for Finance & Resources.
We are looking for a finance leader who is passionate about financial planning, management and reporting. The successful candidate is likely to have sound experience of finance processing and management, with a knowledge of good practice and policy and the ability to apply those skills to our wider resource planning. You may also have experience in other relevant areas of organisation development, including governance or workplace practice. Ideally the post holder will have worked in, or have an understanding of, the third sector, although development support will be available.
With a new prospectus and increased investment, we are now looking to our future and delivery on our big ambitions; A strong third sector; Maximising impact through great partnership working; Securing equity, dignity, belonging and justice.
Do you want to be part of creating a more just and sustainable world? Based in Inverness, Highland One World Global Learning Centre is a small educational charity that works with educators and young people from across the Highlands and Islands to promote Global Citizenship Education.
We are looking for a highly experienced individual to manage the financial and administrative functions necessary to support our work. You should have strong skills and experience in bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting, as well as in supporting the smooth running of a small office. You will be well-organised, detail orientated, and enjoy being part of a small, creative, and passionate team.
You can learn more about Highland One World by visiting our website.
We are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our operations team. The Bookkeeper has an important role in ensuring effective financial processes that support the team and contribute to the success of the organisation. The post is key in maintaining the goodwill of artists, suppliers and freelancers by paying promptly, properly managing fundraised income and supporting the bookshop and café.
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated Bookkeeping skills and experience using Xero for a business, as well as an understanding of charity finance, fund accounting, VAT and Tax.
Fruitmarket aims to reach people who have been underrepresented in audiences, in our team and in the sector and have prioritised increasing representation of disabled people, people who are black or from POC communities. Fruitmarket welcomes all people no matter their age, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, class, cultural background, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status.
Overall purpose
As our Financial Accountant you will ensure accounting standards are adhered to and compliance matters met. You’ll drive forward the controls framework to ensure good financial management across the organisation and that standards are adhered to. You’ll own the finance manual and ensure it is complete and up to date.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
Join Us as Treasurer at Friends at the End
Are you a passionate advocate for human rights and dignity? Do you have a knack for numbers and a heart for service? Friends at the End SCIO is seeking a dedicated and skilled Treasurer to join our team and help drive our mission forward.
About Us
Friends at the End (FATE) is a Scottish charity that supports individuals' choices at the end of life. We advocate for a change in the law to allow the choice of an assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. Our mission is to provide information, support, and guidance on end-of-life options, empowering people to make informed decisions.
Role Overview
As our Treasurer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of FATE. You will oversee our financial management, reporting, and planning, ensuring that we can continue to support our community and advocate for compassionate end-of-life choices.
Key Responsibilities:
What We're Looking For:
Why Join Us?
We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced Finance Officer professional to support the charity in the areas of bookkeeping, finance reporting and payroll.
This is a new role to support the Business & Finance Manager.
You will develop and maintain day to day financial and accounting processes.
Key responsibilities include processing monthly payroll process as well as day to day bookkeeping & invoicing, producing monthly reconciliations and quarterly financial reports & forecasts for the Business & Finance Manager. Collating documentation annually for auditors, and supporting the Manager funding budgets and the annual organisational budget.
Excellent Excel and IT skills are vital, as are strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. The Finance Officer will have experience in a similar or related role, with experience of all aspects of finance processing.
The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities, hybrid working, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.
Organisational Profile
For over 30 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people, neurodivergent people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs. We work towards a world where disabled people have equity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work.
We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced finance professional to support the charity’s operational activity and strategy.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, with overall responsibility for Into Work’s finances, investments and resources.
The Business & Finance Manager will ensure effective and efficient management of Finance and business support functions, in the areas of Governance, Finance, HR, IT, Data, Office management and administration, ensuring that these are delivered to fixed deadlines.
The Business & Finance Manager will line manage a Finance Officer and an HR & Office Management Officer to ensure effective delivery of support services to the Employee team and the Board of Directors.
The Business & Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Excellent Excel and IT skills are vital, as are strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. The Business & Finance Manager will have experience in a similar or related role, with extensive experience of all aspects of financial management.
The remuneration package will include a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays, pro rata), flexible and hybrid working opportunities, and a generous contributory pension scheme with life insurance policy.
Organisational Profile
For over 30 years, Into Work has been helping disabled people, neurodivergent people and people with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs. We work towards a world where disabled people have equity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work.
Join Our Board and Contribute Your Expertise
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the national voice of childminding in Scotland. SCMA is a national Third Sector and membership organisation that promotes childminding as a quality childcare service. Working on behalf of its 2,500 childminder members, SCMA helps to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland’s children and aims to influence policy to ensure that it is informed by the experiences of childminding. SCMA provides a wide range of support and professional services for members including training and events as well as delivering local services. For more information visit childminding.org.
We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board of Trustees The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing financial matters on behalf of our Board and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements.
This role could appeal to a finance professional (accountant or auditor) who is mid-career and wishing to undertake some personal and professional development or to a later career stage professional who is perhaps adjusting their work/life balance or is recently retired, and wishing to use their experience, make a difference and give something back to the community.
This voluntary role would include three/four board meetings a year (currently a mix of in person and online), one of these being our Annual Vision Review Weekend held in March. Attendance at our AGM held online).
If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this important role.
Recruitment of Independent Members to the Board of Management
UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.
UHI Perth is currently recruiting for new Independent Board Members to join the governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with recent senior-level background in finance, accountancy, corporate governance or change management.
A position on our Board requires commitment to the work of the College and the community, an interest in the post-16 education sector, and effective communication and analytical skills.
Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but brings huge rewards to members - input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live. Attendance at meetings of the Board and Committees is required, usually early evening, and reasonable travel costs for Board business are reimbursed.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We have an exciting opportunity to join Alzheimer Scotland as a finance assistant.
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers, and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia, support vital dementia research and promote positive brain health.
We are seeking applications from individuals with strong finance/administrative experience within a complex organisation and who possess the skills to take on the tasks outlined in the job description.
The role is a varied finance transactional role and will undertake regular bank and sales processing including appropriate reconciliation to both Financial and Fundraising Systems. The role will also have involvement in supporting the wider finance function including areas such as purchase ledger, direct debit processing and general administration.
Prior experience in a high-volume transactional finance role is highly desirable.
You will be a strong communicator and able to balance competing priorities. You will have experience of working with a wide range of office systems including Microsoft 365 and databases or financial systems.
If you are interested by what you have read, and have the necessary skills, experience, and ability to make a success of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.