- Advertised from 22nd June 2026
- 21-28 hours per week (negotiable)
Role
Purpose of Role
Working with the Finance Manager to support all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the charity, and supporting the Executive Team, the Grants Team and the Fundraising Team with financial matters where necessary.
The Veterans’ Foundation (VF) is an independent grant-making charitable foundation. The VF has established a substantial grants programme to support charities and organisations in the UK that provide charitable support to those in need among serving armed forces personnel, veterans, operationally qualified seafarers and their immediate families.
At the Veterans’ Foundation, we believe that those who have served should never be left behind. Over the past ten years, we have raised more than £34 million and funded hundreds of organisations across the UK, supporting veterans, serving personnel and their families with the challenges they face — from mental health and housing to community and connection.
Principal Duties
The main duties of the Finance Assistant are:
- Take responsibility for basic finance functions including the recording of data and bank reconciliations, using the XERO accounting system
- Manage the VF Finance inbox, dealing with queries and correspondence
- Bank and record cheques received and deal with paper bank statements and other paper correspondence for the finance team
- Process invoices, staff expenses and requests for payment, ensuring associated accounting records and the VF’s filing system are updated accordingly
- Producing, submitting and allocating regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC
- Ensure electronic filing is kept accurate and up to date
- Set-up online bank payments for weekly invoice and expenses payment runs
- Collate monthly payroll information and liaise with (outsourced) payroll provider
- Create basic month end journals
- Assist as required with Management Accounts production, budgeting and forecasting and with the production of annual financial statements
- Work with the Grants team to ensure all grant payments are paid correctly and on time. This will include setting up the payments, confirming their safe receipt and ensuring the grants information in the accounting system (Xero) matches the information in the grants system (Salesforce)
- Work with fundraising and finance colleagues to record and monitor income and expenditure relating to donations and fundraising activities; assist with Gift Aid claims as required
- Work with the External Lottery Manager and the Finance team to monitor the Veterans’ Lottery income and expenditure. This includes reconciliation of lottery income, monitoring attrition, reviewing invoices and data provided by the External Lottery Manager
- Support the team with the production of annual financial statements and the financial audit as required
- Support with external regulatory requirements e.g. from the Gambling Commission or Charity Commission, as required
General Responsibilities
- Offer support for the work of the VF generally, including cover for other members of the team ensuring that the work of the VF can continue effectively and without interruption
- Represent the VF in a way that is consistent with its values and philosophy
- Contribute to effective team working by sharing information and skills including at weekly team meetings, and by supporting colleagues
Person Specification
- At least one year’s experience in a similar role; an interest in gaining accounting qualifications advantageous
- Experienced in posting and managing accounting records with minimal supervision
- Knowledge and experience in working with Xero or similar accounting software
- Knowledge and experience in working with Salesforce or similar databases
- Excellent IT skills including Excel and Word (including familiarity with functions such as lookup and sumif)
- High standards of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to the needs of the VF
Application notes
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns to the requirements of the role, to careers@veteransfoundation.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Friday 17th July 2026.
Jobs First Development and Support Worker (Aberdeen)
- Full time
- £26,500 – £28,500
- On site: Aberdeen
- Closing 25th June 2026
As a charity and social enterprise, our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless. We challenge the status quo by pioneering solutions that create lasting change, whether that’s by supporting people to find a safe place to call home, empowering and enabling people to get a job, or by providing free, fresh food to people in situation of homelessness or in food poverty.
We are looking for someone to join our successful programme Jobs First that aims to provide employment opportunities to people in situation of homelessness. In Aberdeen we will work with young people, age between 16 – 24. We are looking for a person who will build on our existing relationships with our employer partners and supporting in developing new relationships to offer a wide range of employment opportunities to young people.
We need a dynamic, creative and reliable team member who can use their own initiative to build strong relationships with various stakeholders. In this role you will be working closely with Programme Co-ordinator to create opportunities for:
• young people to gain employment,
• charities to establish referral pathways,
• building local level relationships to build brand awareness with partnering employers.
Are you ready to be a part of our dynamic and passionate Social Impact team, dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking for someone who thrives in a role full of variety, where each day offers something new.
Do you have experience supporting and developing young people facing homelessness? Are you eager to join a collaborative team working towards ending homelessness? If you enjoy taking initiative and working closely with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As part of your role, you will need to travel across various locations, bringing your resilience, positive attitude, and a smile to every challenge.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
As part of the Social Bite team, you will have access to the following benefits:
• Support & Development & Wellbeing (i.e. external supervision, reflective practice group, employee assistance programme)
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts, savings, and wellbeing perks (i.e. Partnership Dining Out discount, Blue Light Card Scheme)
Community Development Worker
- Part time
- £27,000 – £31,000 pro-rata
- On site: Loanhead
- Closing 23rd June 2026
The Community Development Officer will play a key role in strengthening community engagement, developing activities and services, building partnerships and helping ensure that local people influence the organisation's work and future direction.
The postholder will work directly with residents, volunteers, partner organisations and stakeholders to identify needs, support local ideas and increase opportunities that improve wellbeing, inclusion and community participation while promoting rural development.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping shape services and activities that respond directly to local need. The role will be varied and rewarding. You will build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds while helping create opportunities that strengthen community connections, reduce barriers and increase participation.
You will have the opportunity to influence positive change and help ensure community voices are at the centre of decision-making.
About WATIF
WATIF is a development trust supporting the rural villages of Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax and the surrounding area. We work to strengthen and develop our communities by leading and supporting projects that respond to local needs and opportunities. Working alongside volunteers, residents and partners, we aim to create positive change and improve quality of life across this rural area.
Our team, based at Loanhead Farm which the Trust purchased in 2023, delivers our Community Action Plan and works closely with local groups, businesses and partner organisations to ensure our activities reflect community priorities.
Find out more about our work and our area at watif.org.uk
Site Development & Facilities Lead
- Part time
- £32,000 – £36,000 pro-rata
- On site: Loanhead
- Closing 23rd June 2026
The Site Development & Facilities Lead will play a key role in overseeing the development, improvement and long-term management of WATIF’s buildings and facilities. The postholder will take responsibility for progressing projects that bring buildings and spaces into active community use, managing work from planning through to completion and ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.
Working closely with staff, contractors, trustees and external partners, the postholder will help shape the future development of WATIF’s sites and support the organisation’s wider vision for community benefit.
You will take a leading role in transforming spaces into valuable community assets, helping turn ideas and plans into practical, usable facilities that support local people and future opportunities. The role combines strategic planning with practical delivery
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, project management and seeing projects move from concept to reality.
About WATIF
WATIF is a development trust supporting the rural villages of Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax and the surrounding area. We work to strengthen and develop our communities by leading and supporting projects that respond to local needs and opportunities. Working alongside volunteers, residents and partners, we aim to create positive change and improve quality of life across this rural area.
Our team, based at Loanhead Farm which the Trust purchased in 2023, delivers our Community Action Plan and works closely with local groups, businesses and partner organisations to ensure our activities reflect community priorities.
Find out more about our work and our area at watif.org.uk
Finance officer
- Part time
- £35,410 – £38,281 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh (Haymarket)
- Closing 23rd June 2026
The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions.
Our mission is to be a leading and independent voice in promoting a society where people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions are treated fairly, have their rights respected, and have appropriate support to live the life of their choice.
People who work at the Commission play a vital role in promoting rights and welfare of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. It’s challenging and rewarding work that relies on excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small Finance team. This role is part of a small Finance team that responds flexibly and efficiently to the growing demands of the Commission.
The post-holder will work closely with the existing Finance Officer and report to the be responsible for the Finance Manager. The role covers a full and varied range of Finance tasks, including management accounting, accounts payable, payroll, pensions, financial policies and procedures, procurement and external/internal audit activities.
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A formal Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Qualification or equivalent
- Substantial practical experience in a Finance role with significant experience of management accounting, accounts payable and payroll.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility to support with a broad range of finance duties.
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