Finance Officer (bookkeeper)

  • Part time
  • £26,929 – £28,363 pro-rata
  • Hybrid: Paisley
  • Closing 26th February 2025


  • Advertised from 5th February 2025
  • 14 hours per week.

Role

At Bipolar Scotland we believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience, and through shared experience and connection, there’s an opportunity to flourish and develop new ways of living well with bipolar.

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to be responsible for the day to day banking, admin and financial record keeping of our charity. You’ll be experienced in producing monthly management accounts, reporting on Income & Expenditure and cash balance, and be confident assisting the CEO to prepare budgets and forecasts. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a small, friendly and supportive team committed to improving the lives of people living with bipolar across Scotland.

You’ll support the CEO to present financial information to the Board of Trustees, external auditors, and funders when required. You’ll be confident using technology and financial management tools such as Xero.

Organisation Profile

Bipolar Scotland is Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar. Our vision is for a good life for everyone in Scotland who lives with bipolar, and their loved ones. We are member led, collaborative, advocates of peer support, focused on equality and rights based. Our staff enjoy the following benefits:

  • 2 wellbeing days per year (pro rata)
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death in Service Benefit

Application notes

To apply, please submit your CV and introductory letter to Jayne Laidlaw, jaynel@bipolarscotland.org.uk

Job description and person specification are attached.

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th February at midday

Interviews: Wednesday 5th March


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