Job Overview
Circular Communities Scotland is a network membership organisation, dedicated to supporting the establishment of a thriving circular economy in Scotland. We support and represent repair, reuse and recycling charities and social enterprises across the country. Our members prevent valuable products and materials from entering landfill, create local jobs, economic opportunities, and help promote and create social and environmental justice in their communities.
The Circular Communities Scotland Finance Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the finances of the organisation as well as supporting the smooth running of the office environment and ensuring compliance with legal and governance requirements.
Please note, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK.
Duties
* Finance Operations (evidenced by smooth and efficient finance operations, good value for money, low levels of bad debt, effective financial controls).
* Finance Management (evidenced by timely and accurate financial reports delivered to CEO and Board which underpin key financial monitoring and planning tasks).
* Office Management (evidenced by flourishing office environment enjoyed by staff, good value for money from key suppliers, strong partnerships with suppliers).
* Human Resources Management (evidenced by strong processes for joiners and leavers, up to date staff handbook and good relationship with HR Consultant).
* Governance/Compliance (Evidenced by compliance with all relevant legislation and governing body requirements, satisfactory outcome from audits and inspections).
Key skills and attributes
* A strong team-player, positive and enthusiastic
* A proactive self-starter who takes the initiative
* Committed to high standards of delivery
* Ability to plan and handle peak periods of activity (e.g. month, quarter and year end).
* Able to manage multiple work streams simultaneously and hit deadlines
* Strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
* Strong book-keeping and financial accounting skills (ideally but not essentially of QuickBooks)
* Ability to understand financial reports, identify and communicate key variances and trends
* Good IT skills particularly competency with Microsoft Excel
Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications or professional membership relevant to finance, bookkeeping (desirable)
Experience
* At least three years working in a finance role
* Experience of managing key governance reporting requirements (e.g. Companies House, OSCR, HMRC etc.)
* Awareness of wider governance responsibilities – Health & Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding (desirable - training can be provided if required)
* Experience of third/social enterprise sector and or environmental/social campaigning (desirable)
We are asking for applications in the form of a tailored CV plus a two-page Cover Letter setting out how you meet the requirements for the role.
Please visit our website for full information about the position and to apply
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,564.00-£34,752.00 per year
Expected hours: 21 – 28 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stirling FK8 2DZ