Unity is a charity that cares passionately about people, both the vulnerable and disadvantaged service users we support and our amazing team who make Unity a great place to work. We are looking for a Finance & Governance Coordinator to support the effective operations of Unity’s finance function.
Reporting to the Head of Finance and Corporate Services, the Finance & Governance Coordinator oversees our monthly payroll process, as well as the effective and timely invoicing and processing of payments. They ensure adherence to our finance policies and procedures and also provide administrative support to our board of trustees, ensuring good governance is maintained.
The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years experience in a finance-related position, ideally within a charity setting. We also want you to have a detailed knowledge of the Sage finance system, experience of both management and financial accounting practices and excellent Excel skills. Previous experience of supporting effective charity governance is desirable but not essential.
Unity is a values-led organisation and we’re looking for applicants who share our outlook and demonstrate equality, inclusion, honesty, fairness, bravery, respect and kindness in their behaviour and actions.
As well as an excellent workplace culture and competitive salary, Unity also offers generous annual leave, starting a 36 days (including 9 public holidays) and rising to 43 days, as well as a 5% employers pension contribution and further benefits and discounts. Unity also has a comprehensive learning and development programme at an organisational, team and individual level.
About Unity
Our services are split across three areas – supporting young and adult carers, supporting adults with learning difficulties and our social enterprise, the Spoon Café. Unity is committed to creating a brilliant workplace culture, and our average length of service for our staff is more than 5 years. Don’t take our word for it though. Here's what our staff say:
“I love my job because I can see the positive impact I have on our service users every single day. It’s so rewarding.”
“I've been with Unity for 12 years and worked in various different roles. I've got a number of qualifications during that time. No two days are ever the same and I love the variety the job brings.”
Unity was named UK Company of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, an accolade we’re really proud of. We hold IIP Silver status and are also a Scottish Living Wage and Disability Confident employer. We are working hard towards the Carer Positive Established award (currently hold Engaged accreditation), as well as our LGBT Charter. We expect to complete both in the first half of 2025.
To apply please send us a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) explaining your experience and how you meet the job description and person specification, along with a copy of your CV to Sue Cartlidge at sue.cartlidge@unity-enterprise.com. Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 12th February. All applicants will receive a response.
Candidates who successfully pass the screening phase will be asked to complete an application form prior to an in-person interview, which we anticipate taking place at our head office in Glasgow week commencing 24th February.
For an information discussion about the post please contact Andrew Bogan, Head of Finance & Corporate Services on 0141 212 5425.