Finance Assistant

Additional Responsibilities

• To actively consider the involvement of children, young people and families with whom we work, in all areas of practice and to implement the Children First Participation Standards.
• To actively consider the involvement of volunteers in all areas of our work and to implement the Children First Volunteer Development Standards and Policy.
• To observe all health and safety requirements.
• To work within and promote policies in relation to Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
• To undertake any additional and appropriate functions as required.
• Any additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and will usually be compatible with the regular type of work. If an additional task or responsibility becomes a regular or frequent part of the job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the post holder.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working in a finance or accounts administration role, with an understanding of core processes such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage financial data and transactions reliably.
• Good organisational skills, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy team environment.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to provide a helpful, professional and responsive service to everyone involved, both inside and outside the organisation.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support a range of finance activities, including providing cover for payroll when required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to the smooth running of the Finance function.
• Basic IT and systems skills (e.g. finance systems and Excel), with the ability to learn new processes and tools.
• A commitment to the organisation’s values, working collaboratively and contributing to a positive and supportive working environment.

Corporate Responsibility

• Be committed and adhere to Children First vision, mission and values.
• Comply with Children First Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Comply with Children First Code of Conduct and any relevant professional standards relating to the role.
• Actively consider the involvement of children, young people and families with whom we work, in all areas of practice and to implement the Children First Participation Standards.
• Actively consider the involvement of volunteers in all areas of our work and to implement the Children First Volunteer Development Policy.
• Observe all health and safety requirements.
• Work within and promote policies in relation to Diversity Equity and Inclusion and anti-discriminatory practices.
• Undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by line manager or someone acting on their behalf, in addition to the role specific responsibilities detailed below.

Need to Have

• Standard Grades (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• And/or Business or Accounting qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in an office or administrative environment
• Experience of handling data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Need to Show

• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good communication skills, with the ability to provide a professional and responsive service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

Need to Know

• Understanding of core finance processes (e.g. purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking)
• Experience of processing financial data and maintaining accurate records
• Experience of working with spreadsheets and databases
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information
• Awareness of reconciliation processes and basic financial controls
• Awareness of payroll processes (desirable but can be developed in post)

Need to Be

• Reliable, organised and able to work with a high level of accuracy
• Collaborative and supportive in a team environment
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Committed to delivering a high standard of service
• Professional and approachable in working with others

Core Values

• An awareness of and interest in the work of Children First
• A commitment to and understanding of the principles of participation
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of involving volunteers
• Commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunities and opposing/challenging discriminatory practice.
• An awareness of personal responsibility in relation to health and safety

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About us

Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services. We help children, their families and the people that care for them by offering emotional, practical, and financial support. We give children hope and a safer, brighter future. Our core values guide how each one of us works in our individual day to day job:

• With love, we put children first.
• With purpose, we transform children’s lives together.
• With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

These values are reflected in everything we do. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you.