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- Advertised from 6th February 2024
- Salary dependent on experience. 18 to 22.5 hours per week – Flexible working.
Role
About CentreStage
CentreStage is a dynamic, inclusive, and exciting arts and wellbeing charity in the heart of Kilmarnock, residing in the regenerated Kilmarnock Academy building after undertaking Scotland’s largest Community-led Asset Transfer in 2018.
Our vision as a charity is to build an energetic and inclusive community with wellbeing and the arts at its heart. A place where everyone, regardless of their age or background, is supported and empowered to fulfil their potential. Our model is underpinned by our core values of Hope, Inclusion, Aspiration and Joy.
CentreStage is for everyone, of any age and from any background. We offer free opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people, care experienced people, people with Additional Learning Needs, older adults, people with dementia and anyone who wants to experience the arts and improve their wellbeing in a place where they feel safe, valued, and included. Through providing access to the arts for all, people of all circumstances are experiencing improved mental health, reduced isolation, and improved life opportunities.
THE ROLE
We are currently seeking to recruit a part-time Finance Assistant for our finance team on a permanent basis. Key responsibilities for this role will be the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices accurately and timeously ensuring adherence to timescales.
Other responsibilities will include the reconciliation of supplier statements, preparation of weekly payment runs and credit control activities.
As Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the Finance Director and as a team member, ensuring all aspects of finance administration are managed effectively and efficiently. You will be reliable, organised, computer literate, able to work independently and as part of a team in a small office environment and have a mature approach to handling confidential financial information.
Experience with Xero accounting software preferable but not essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel and Outlook
In your experience, you will have a reputation for being highly organised and dependable, and having an ability to communicate effectively across the breadth of the organisation. CentreStage is a fast-paced organisation and as such your ability to respond to competing priorities and demands and your adaptability will be an asset in influencing and interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities
Support the Finance Director in the smooth running of the finance department:
- Processing purchase invoices and checking supplier statements
- Raising sales invoices accurately and timeously following receipt of invoice requests.
- Preparing weekly supplier payment runs and issuing customer statements to ensure timely receipt of sales income
- Allocating payments and sales receipts to supplier and customer accounts
- Helping with cash counting, postings and reconciliations
- Posting expenses, petty cash and credit card transactions
- Assisting with month-end close activities where required
- Dealing with enquiries from internal and external sources e, g. customers or suppliers
- Other general administrative duties as they arise.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum SVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in finance related subject.
- Two years previous experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills across a wide demographic of age, stage, and ability.
Skills
- Excellent IT Skills, including use of ICT packages i.e., Word, Excel, Power point, Access.
- Xero accounting software experience desirable but not essential
- Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality.
- Excellent letter writing and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of database systems and processes
- Understanding of HMRC VAT legislation
- Clear understanding of Data protection and confidentiality
- Health & Safety Legislation
Ability
- Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change.
- The ability to pay high attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a flexible manner.
- Excellent written English and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to represent the company externally with key stakeholders.
Application notes
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to jobs@centrestagemt.org.uk.
To arrange an informal chat to discuss the post please contact Lois Burrows, Finance Director, at lois.burrows@centrestagemt.org.uk
CentreStage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.
CentreStage is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Closing date: Friday 16th February
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Trusts and Foundations Coordinator
- Full time
- £29,888 – £32,602
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
Join our team as the Trusts and Foundations Coordinator, where you'll play a key role in helping to deliver National Galleries of Scotland’s ambition to grow funds raised from grant sources. This is a wonderful opportunity to build on your fundraising skills, while working in a highly supportive Development Team passionate about art.
You will have excellent research and organisational skills, strong written and verbal communication, and be proficient in analysing financial information for persuasive grant submissions.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining the list of prospects, monitoring opportunities and recording approaches and outcomes. You’ll also write proposals and steward relationships with Trusts and Foundations through regular communication, report writing, arranging visits and generally ensuring we meet the conditions of any funding received.
This post is part of a pilot strategy to grow NGS income. This post is initially on a 22-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on the income levels achieved during the pilot. This offers an excellent opportunity for a results-driven individual to demonstrate their impact and contribute to shaping the success of this initiative.
Marketing & Communications Manager
- Full time
- £32,000
- Hybrid: Riddle’s Court, Edinburgh / Custom House, Leith (must be in one of the SHBT offices 3 days)
- Closing 13th January 2025
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is excited to be recruiting for the role of Marketing & Communications Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of individual marketing and communication plans to promote every aspect of Trust activity to raise the profile of the Trust and develop key audiences. The role holder identifies new opportunities to engage with audiences and markets through promotional materials and creative campaigns including marketing across digital platforms, direct marketing, website development and public relations.
About Scottish Historic Buildings Trust
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a Charity and Building Preservation Trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings throughout the whole of Scotland. Everyone has driven or walked past a forlorn and unloved historic building at some time. You may have wondered why it isn’t being used or why doesn’t someone do something with it? The answer is often complex and the solutions equally so. It takes a special group of people to identify a way forward and restore these buildings to the benefit of the community. SHBT is a dynamic and innovative charity that does just that and our Marketing & Communications Manager is key to our success.
Diversity
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Further information
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Fiona Lawrence, Operations Manager, by email on fiona@shbt.org.uk
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is excited to be recruiting for the role of Fundraising Officer. This is a new role which will contribute to our fundraising strategy over the next five years; working to create a new donor database, as well as launch in due course a new supporters’ scheme. Requiring creativity and ambition, we are keen to support the role holder with a training package and mentor, helping us shape the role and achieve realistic fundraising targets. This is an opportunity for someone keen to make a lasting contribution to one of Scotland’s leading heritage organisations.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director, you will contribute towards building our supporter base and developing fundraising income. Working closely with colleagues in Events, Communications and Marketing, you will maximise engagement with donors and voluntary income in support of our work as Scotland’s largest historic buildings preservation trust and our work across the country.
About Scottish Historic Buildings Trust
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is a Charity and Building Preservation Trust with over 40 years’ experience saving derelict and redundant buildings throughout the whole of Scotland. Everyone has driven or walked past a forlorn and unloved historic building at some time. You may have wondered why it isn’t being used or why doesn’t someone do something with it? The answer is often complex and the solutions equally so. It takes a special group of people to identify a way forward and restore these buildings to the benefit of the community. SHBT is a dynamic and innovative charity that does just that and our Marketing & Communications Manager is key to our success.
Diversity
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Further information
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Fiona Lawrence, Operations Manager, by email on fiona@shbt.org.uk
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To oversee the day-to-day running of finance function with responsibility for all aspects of management accounting (including all necessary reconciliations), cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and administration of all payroll matters.
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