About The Junction
The Junction is an award‑winning charity in North East Edinburgh that supports and improves young people’s health and wellbeing. Last year we supported more than 1,800 young people and around 150 through one‑to‑one support. The impact was significant: 100% of young people learned practical ways to look after their wellbeing; 88% felt more able to cope with difficult situations; 94% reduced or stopped substance use or learned how to reduce harm associated.
About the Role
This role combines financial management and office management to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operations of The Junction. The successful candidate will:
* Oversee the organisation’s finances, using accounting software to track income and expenditure.
* Process payroll and pensions for around 10 staff on a monthly basis.
* Prepare an annual budget in collaboration with the Director and coordinate with an external agency for Annual Charity Accounts.
* Support duties relating to Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation and policy development.
* Review and manage contracts (e.g. utilities, insurance) and assist with premises management.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of day‑to‑day financial oversight.
* Experience of using accounting and banking software.
* Experience of developing and monitoring budgets.
* Experience of working with others to prepare annual accounts.
* Experience of project or office management.
* Experience of using Office365 or relevant software (Word, Excel).
* Experience of complying with Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation.
* Ability to use initiative, organise yourself and others.
Desirable
* An accounting or business qualification.
* Bookkeeping experience.
* Experience of processing payroll and pension provider submissions.
* Experience of overseeing contracts (utilities & insurance).
* Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities.
* Experience of premises management and upkeep.
If you have just some of the skills noted above – we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
* Flexible working hours to accommodate families and childcare; home working anticipated and welcome.
* Competitive annual leave entitlement – 38 days in total, pro‑rated for part‑time positions.
* Competitive pension contribution – auto enrolment in our pension scheme with a 5% contribution from The Junction.
* Positive working environment – an opportunity to work with a values‑based organisation that is committed to equality & inclusion.
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