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Finance Officer Livingston, Scotland

S.M.I.L.E. Counselling

Full Time Livingston, Scotland 21500 - 25000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Finance Officer

Part-time, 20 hours per week

Livingston

Salary - Competitive based on experience

1-year fixed term contract (with possible extension subject to funding)

Hours: 20 hours per week which can be worked flexibly across the working week.

Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 3rd September 2023.

Are you an experienced finance professional, looking for a new challenge that can combine your skills with making a real impact in your community? If so… we might be the place for you!

S.M.I.L.E Counselling is a registered charity in Livingston, providing much needed counselling and support to the young people of West Lothian. Constituted in 2015, we aim to deliver a bespoke outreach counselling service to young people to get them into a good place where they feel Supported, Motivated, Inspired, Leading to self-determination and Empowered to make their own positive choices.

We have been steadily growing our impactful team and now we need to add extra robustness to our finance function.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/finance professional to join our team. The Finance Officer will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, tracking transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, exceptional organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting our mission of making a positive impact in the community.

We will need someone who can work 20 hours per week. Our office is open between 9am and 5pm.

What would you be doing?

Your role would see you working closely with our CEO, Treasurer and Business Manager and would see you being responsible for ensuring that all our finance processes are managed efficiently and effectively. Your day-to-day duties would include;

Financial Data Entry and Record Keeping:

Accurately record financial transactions, including income, expenses, and donations, into the accounting system
Maintain organised and up-to-date electronic and physical financial records for easy retrieval and audit purposes
Reconcile bank statements and other financial documents to ensure accuracy

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

Process and track invoices, expenses, and payments in a timely manner
Manage accounts receivable, tracking incoming donations and ensuring proper acknowledgement
Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on any overdue payments

Banking

Process physical and electronic transfers, deposits and withdrawals
Make bank payments within set limits

Purchasing

Process purchase orders as requested

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Generate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Provide accurate financial information to management and auditors as required

Budget Management:

Assist in creating and monitoring the organisation's budget
Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure budgetary compliance and accuracy

Costing and Financial Projections

Assist with costing projects
Assist with financial projections

Compliance and Regulations:

Stay up-to-date with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
Ensure compliance with Scottish charity regulations and reporting requirements

Communication and Collaboration:

Work closely with other team members to gather necessary financial information and resolve discrepancies
Collaborate with auditors during annual audits to provide requested documentation and explanations
Respond to financial enquiries from customers and suppliers

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary
Fixed office hours with the opportunity for TOIL
Generous Annual leave
Company pension plan OF 6% employer contribution
20% off all West Lothian Leisure memberships as S.M.I.L.E Staff
Excellent training and development opportunities
A chance to be part of a vision that will be instrumental in implementing change in mental health for young people

What are we looking for?

Essentials:

HND2 Accountancy
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Proven experience (3 years) working as a bookkeeper or in a similar financial role
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multi-task in a fast-changing environment
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable:

Desirable AAT Qualification
Experience in a nonprofit or charity environment as a bookkeeper
Familiarity with Scottish charity regulations is a plus -

Application Process:

To apply please complete our application form on our website and email to [email protected].

S.M.I.L.E. Counselling is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £21,500.00-£25,000.00 per year

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