Finance Officer

Job title: Finance Officer
Organisation: ELCAP
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £31,153 per annum (pro rata – under review)
Location: East Lothian
Closing date: 28TH April 2024
About the role
ELCAP is a Scottish charity which provides care and support for individuals who live with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems.
A vacancy has created a rare opportunity to join our back-office team at an exciting time in our organisation’s development. Reporting to our Business Manager, our Finance Officer will provide a payroll service to 300 staff and be responsible for ensuring invoices are raised and payments made on time.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in fast paced environment and has excellent attention to detail.
As we embrace a period of change with a new internal system we are delighted to welcome a new colleague to join us.
Job context
The purpose of the post is to work as part of a team to support the effective and efficient management of ELCAP finances.
The post has three areas of responsibility:
· Providing accounts and finance services.
· Providing payroll services.
· Supporting the management of the charity’s human resources.
· Recording and Reporting
This is a permanent post of 35 hours per week operating Monday to Friday.
Essential
Demonstrated experience in a finance administrative role
Relevant qualification on finance / book keeping / accounts
Experience in payroll or willing to undertake training
Experience in invoicing and purchase ledger
Skills
Very good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Very good communication skills, in verbal and written forms.
Ability to work well within a team and work on your own initiative
Competence in recording and reporting and analysis of data
Excellent IT skills across the main Microsoft products, ideally with Sage accounts and Sage payroll
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure in order to meet internal and external deadlines
Ability to consistently demonstrate the highest levels of personal and professional integrity and accountability, including consistent attention to detail.
Ability to be resourceful and solutions focused with enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
Experience
Experience of working in a busy and varied finance post.
Book keeping experience
Experience in payroll
Experience in Purchase ledger, invoicing and reconciliation
Experience of online business banking platforms
Experience in data inputting, retention and maintaining database information
Experienced / willing to keep abreast of legal frameworks that impact on our finance department
Key relationships
ELCAP Executive Board and Committees
Chief Executive
Business Manager
Registered Manager
Operational Leads
Development Workers
Admin Team
Support Practitioners
Individuals who receive support
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme
The post requires a degree of contact with children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. The PVG Scheme is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.
Recruitment process
Candidates should complete and submit an application form via our online link.
Shortlisted candidates will receive a pre interview questionnaire and an interview invitation.
The formal interview will consist of a presentation and formal interview questions.
CVs will not be considered.
Application forms can be submitted:
· By email: #####
Key dates
· Shortlisting will take place on 2nd May 2024
· Interviews will take place the following week with dates to be confirmed
To Apply
Please note your interest via indeed and I will be in touch to share information with you, including how to apply.
Require adjustments?
If you have a disability and require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please call Lara, our Business Manager on 07436338312 or send an email to #####
Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact our Business Manager, Lara Ritchie, for an informal discussion.
Please call on 07436338312 or send an email to ##### arrange a suitable time for a chat.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £31,153 per annum
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote or office based in Prestonpans
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,607.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience in a finance role?
What qualifications do you have in finance?
Are you a driver? (not essential)
Why are you interested in joining our finance team within our charity?
Do you have experience in payroll?
Do you have experience in purchase ledger, invoicing and accounts?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Prestonpans
Application deadline: 28/04/2024Reference ID: Finance Officer 2024
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