Position: Finance Assistant
Salary Pay: £27,370 a year
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Pitlochry PH16 5AN
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a talented individual looking to develop your career in a progressive conservation organization? The reason the John Muir Trust exists – to conserve, protect and repair wild places for the benefit of everyone – has never been more important.
The John Muir Trust is recruiting a Finance Assistant, reporting directly to the Finance Officer. The Finance Assistant will support the financial management of the charity and its subsidiary, carrying out various day to day tasks accurately and on time and be part of a team that will shape and influence the direction of the Trust’s finances.
The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and we need a diverse team to realise this. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places.
Main Responsibilities
- Process all income including donations, memberships, grants, etc onto the Trust’s CRM system, ensuring accurate and timely recording.
- Update and maintain accurate financial records and files, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented, including liaising with external stakeholders.
- Process day-to-day finance transactions into the Trust’s finance/bookkeeping systems (purchase/sales ledger, bank reconciliations, entering of income, VAT returns, Gift Aid returns, month-end duties).
- Assist with year-end audit.
- Dealing with queries and providing financial support to other staff within the organization.
- Performing other ad hoc duties as and when required.
Person Specification
Essential skills, knowledge, and aptitude
- Familiarity with accounting software, Microsoft Word/Excel.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks, see the bigger picture, and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to work.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work well within a small team, as well as independently.
- Basic knowledge of sales and/or purchase ledger processes.
- Experience with using a CRM system is desirable but not essential, as is knowledge of charity finance regulations.
Application Process
If you are interested in this job role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!