What is the role:
NLDF (North Lanarkshire Disability Forum) is a user led charity operating within the heart of North Lanarkshire. We are passionate about supporting individuals and their carers living with long term condition and/or disabilities. Through our projects we offer information and advice on community supports, eligibility for disability benefits as well as form filling support, information on people’s rights and linking people into the right services.
We are part of the commissioned partnership to provide Administration of Engagement and Participation (Supported People) in North Lanarkshire, ensuring meaningful involvement to underrepresented groups. To support this core work we are now looking to add a Financial Administrator.
As Financial Administrator you will be expected to monitor and coordinate the financial duties of our small but successful charity who has experienced exponential growth during 2023. Improving and overseeing the financial business of the charity. Supporting the line manager with monthly and adhoc reporting. Inspecting financial information. As part of this exciting work, we have secured additional funds to offer a Growth Pot fund, this will be a fund available annually for small organisations in NL, access to this will be via an application process, You will be instrumental in the financial implementation of the Growth Pot.
Duties of the role:
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Proficient in Sage accountancy package. (E)
Proficient in Excel (E)
Can work as a team, partnership and network (E)
Excellent communication skills (E)
Excellent organisational skills (E)
At least 2 years relevant experience (E)
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum offer an 7% contributory pension. NLDF is committed to supporting a positive work‐life balance by providing suitable alternatives 12 public holidays and 25 days annual leave (pro rata).
Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates how your experience, knowledge and skills fulfil the requirements of the post. This should be sent to lorraine@nldforum.org.uk.
Face to face interviews will be held week beginning 6th November 2023.
Information about our wider services can be found on our website nldforum.org.uk