Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team on a one year fixed term contract. This role is office based, and the successful candidate would be required to work 16 hours per week, with flexibility to work over 3-4 days between Monday to Friday. The Finance Assistant is a critical role within a small, dynamic and enthusiastic team. The post-holder will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, payroll support and relevant administrative duties. If you love numbers, spreadsheets, data and reconciliations, then this could be an excellent opportunity to shape your career in finance. The pro-rata salary for the post ranges from £13,397 to £15,194 per annum, depending on experience, and it is based on a full-time equivalent salary range of £29,306 – £33,239 Successful candidate, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service. Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available. We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include: Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme Access to a wellbeing app and counselling Access to discounts on shopping and events On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience. If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please view the job description and/or contact Julia Giraud, Finance Manager by telephoning the trust. To apply, please complete the application form via the recruitment section on our careers page.