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Finance and Administration Officer

  • Full time
  • £27,000
  • Hybrid: Midlothian
  • Closing 24th March 2025


  • Advertised from 5th March 2025
  • Working pattern - Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Mostly office based at Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, and with some opportunities for working at home.

Role

Job purpose:

To support the work of Rosslyn Chapel Trust by maintaining financial and administrative services.

Main duties:

  • Process purchase and sales ledger entries on Xero, following up on outstanding payments when necessary
  • Reconcile monthly income (including from Stripe and EPOS Now) and expenditure (including credit card payments) with bank statements
  • Produce P&L reports/management accounts, as required
  • Liaise with Trust accountants over VAT returns
  • Liaise with Trust accountants over annual audit
  • Liaise with Trust accountants over payroll data, maintaining records of staff working hours, annual leave and sickness leave
  • Oversee the office safe, physical banking arrangements, and order change as required
  • Process invoices for group/private visits and allocate accordingly on Xero
  • Manage finance email and assist with answering general enquiries by email, post and telephone
  • Assist with duties of F&A Assistant as required
  • Perform other related duties as required

Person specification:

Essential

  • Proven experience of working in a finance role and experience of Xero and Microsoft office software
  • Experience of working in a small team
  • Good communication skills and ability to manage external relationships
  • Experience of providing excellent customer service
  • Be honest, trustworthy and be able to maintain confidentiality. Have a good eye for detail and provide accurate information.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to assist others in the team

Desirable

  • Experience of working for a charity
  • Interest in Scotland’s history and heritage

Further information about Rosslyn Chapel Trust is available at our website rosslynchapel.com

Application notes

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, explaining why you would be the best candidate, to director@rosslynchapel.com by 17.00 on Monday 24th March 2025. Interviews will be held in person at Rosslyn Chapel on Tuesday 8th April.

Rosslyn Chapel Trust is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC024324

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