Inclusion Scotland is a national network of disabled people, organisations and allies. We are a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) – run by disabled people ourselves. This is important because disabled people know best what prevents our full inclusion into Scottish society and what needs to be done to remove the barriers we confront. We know this through our daily lived experience. But too often our voices are not heard.

Our vision is that Scotland is a society fit for disabled people. We seek a fully inclusive Scotland where every person knows and exercises their rights and can live their lives fully as equal, included citizens.

Inclusion Scotland works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.

We support disabled people to participate and to be decision-makers themselves, promoting our equal representation and our right to make choices.

At Inclusion Scotland our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all team members can be their best at work, to deploying diversity initiatives that support and welcome all.

We’re working to build a more equitable society and workplace.

We are delighted to have opportunities for new people to join us and want to meet candidates who share our values and commitment to Inclusion Scotland’s mission. Applications from disabled people are particularly welcome.

About this role:

We are looking for aParticipation and Policy Officerwho will work to deliver the organisation’s policy and research strategies as part of the Policy and Engagement team and in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation.

This role has been created in response to the publication of theDisability Equality Planand will involve supporting Scottish Government, funders and other stakeholders with delivery of the actions in the Plan. Engagement with disability-led lived experience and leadership groups and synthesis of diverse lived experience into clear policy lines will be a key focus of this role.

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be critical to ensuring that the voice of lived experience influences decision makers and policy development.

See job description and person spec for full role outline and requirements.

Inclusion Scotland is a national network of disabled people, organisations and allies. We are a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) – run by disabled people ourselves. This is important because disabled people know best what prevents our full inclusion into Scottish society and what needs to be done to remove the barriers we confront. We know this through our daily lived experience. But too often our voices are not heard.

Our vision is that Scotland is a society fit for disabled people. We seek a fully inclusive Scotland where every person knows and exercises their rights and can live their lives fully as equal, included citizens.

Inclusion Scotland works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.

We support disabled people to participate and to be decision-makers themselves, promoting our equal representation and our right to make choices.

At Inclusion Scotland our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all team members can be their best at work, to deploying diversity initiatives that support and welcome all.

We’re working to build a more equitable workplace and society.

We are delighted to have opportunities for new people to join us and want to meet candidates who share our values and commitment to Inclusion Scotland’s mission. Applications from disabled people are particularly welcome.

About this role:

This role involves working collaboratively to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all involved with Inclusion Scotland. This role has been created in response to the publication of theDisability Equality Planand will provide administrative support to the staff involved in the delivery of its actions.

Administrative Support includes:

• Daily Administrative Tasks
• Calendar and meeting support
• Venue Bookings
• Financial and Administrative Processes
• Supplier contracting and administration
• Accessibility support
• IT, Communications and Office Operations
• Online Phone Line System

See job description and person spec for full role outline and responsibilities.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a background in treasury? How would you like to be part of an exciting organisation that makes a positive difference to people's lives?

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Finance Team as our new Treasury and Credit Control Officer. This is a brand new role within our organisation that will be yours to shape and grow.

This role can be based in our Glasgow or Aberdeen office or part of our hybrid working model whereby some of your time is based at home and some in our Glasgow or Aberdeen office, so we will need you to live within a reasonable commute of one of these locations.

The Role

Reporting to our Transactional Finance Lead, you'll be responsible for the effective management, compliance and transparency of our Treasury and Accounts Receivable functions.

You'll provide detailed internal audits on bank accounts and oversee credit control alongside our Billing Team.

Working with our Transactional Finance Lead, you'll support the review of Cornerstone's treasury management policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant and in line with best practice and will oversee the credit control process to safeguard financial stability.

Through proactive monitoring and diligent reconciliation of accounts, you'll play a key part in maintaining compliance, financial accuracy and minimising risk.

Please see our role profile for a full list of responsibilities

What we'll need you to bring: -

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a treasury focused role in a charity or similar sized organisation
• A solid understanding of financial controls, policies and procedures
• A logical and systematic approach to work and problem solving
• Experience of dealing with high volume accounts
• Hands on experience in performing monthly reconciliations, including suspense and bank accounts
• Experience of assisting with internal audits and/or compliance checks as they relate to treasury and credit control
• Experience in identifying discrepancies, irregularities and risks within a financial process
• Strong attention to detail
• Confidence and tenacity to follow up outstanding invoices and monies owed

It would be great if you also have: -

• Hands on credit control experience
• Experience of regulations and compliance with guardianship rules and on behalf of accounts.

There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses will be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

About us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults with various support needs across Scotland.

We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families, setting personal goals with them, and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to live the best life possible.

We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.

This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone as we deliver our new strategic plan, Improving Lives Together, built around the following organisational priorities:

The Foundation – Digital innovation: empowering everything we do

Pillar 1 – Voices of the people we support at the heart of all decisions

Pillar 2 – People: leadership, workforce and culture

Pillar 3 – Financial sustainability: building for the future

Pillar 4 – Partnership working: collaboration for greater impact

The Roof– Quality: evidence based improvement

Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you.

Have any questions? Please contact Katie Evans, our Transactional Finance Lead at katie.evans@cornerstone.org.uk.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Are you great with numbers with excellent attention to detail? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? We’ve got just the role for you!

We’ve got a great opportunity to join our Finance Team as a Finance Assistant on a permanent full-time basis.

This role can be based at our Aberdeen or Glasgow office, or part of our hybrid working model, however if opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen or Glasgow.

The Role

As our Finance Assistant you’ll be responsible for the timely management of the sales ledger, customer invoicing and credit control. You'll generate and process customer invoices and proactively resolve any discrepancies. We’ll also need you to deal with routine queries from internal and external customers in a professional manner.

For a full list of role responsibilities, please see our role profile attached to our advert.

What we’ll need you to bring: -

• Educated to Higher level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• High level numeracy skills with strong attention to detail
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to prioritise tasks while maintaining a high standard of quality
• Experience of managing multiple tasks simultaneously (work or academic)
• A positive attitude when it comes to solving problems and removing obstacles
• The ability to forward plan and work to tight deadlines
• Proficient spreadsheet (Excel) & PC literacy skills
• Ability to produce high quality and accurate work

About Us

With over 45 years’ experience delivering great care and support, Cornerstone provides tailored, individual packages of care which focus on enabling people with a variety of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and complex care needs, to live the best possible life.

What makes Cornerstone a great place to work

• Your job actually changes and improves lives - you'll make a difference in your local communities
• We have a culture of empowering our colleagues and teamwork
• No uniform - we wear our own clothes
• We fund up to £500 towards driving lessons
• We operate a flexi-time model for business support colleagues
• Access to funded qualifications through our SQA approved, award winning Training Academy
• Ongoing continued professional development and career progression opportunities
• Recommend a colleague bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Access to a 24/7 independent employee assistance helpline
• 26 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years) plus 4 paid bank holidays
• Family friendly leave options, including family, parental, bereavement and special leave
• Access to lots of discounts, including the cinema, gym memberships, holidays and shopping to name a few

We aim to be the best employer in social care in Scotland and would love for you to come and join us. We thrive on teamwork and are passionate about the care and support we provide. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you know you can make a difference, then look no further.

Sound interesting? Apply today, we’d love to hear from you!

There may be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).

Please note - If you have spent more than 12 months out with the UK (excluding France, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania or Spain) within the last 10 years while over the age of 18, you will be asked to provide a criminal record certificate from the relevant government/police authority as part of our pre-employment checks.