Immediate Hiring: Finance Officer (part-time 10 hrs per month)
Join a team that's making a tangible difference. We're seeking a Finance Officer! This is a fully Remote role, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. Earn a reliable and steady income of a competitive salary. Â Â Contract Duration: One year with a 3-month probationary period. Possibility of extension subject to funding.
Working Pattern: Part time (10 hours per month.) Hours can be worked flexibly by agreement
Location: Remote working with occasional visits to the Inverness office as required
Salary: £27- £31k pro rata, depending on experience
Please note: we are also recruiting for an Administrative Officer on HiJobs. The two roles can be combined for the right candidate and we will accept one application. More details can be found in the job description on our website.
ABOUT HIGHLAND ONE WORLD
Highland One World is a small educational charity based in Inverness which exists to promote social justice and sustainability through Global Citizenship Education. We work with educators to support children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to contribute to a more just, peaceful and sustainable world. We do this through the delivery of training and events, and... the development of resources.
Highland One World is one of 5 Development Education Centres (DECS) in Scotland and part of the International Development Education Association Scotland (IDEAS) network. The organisations within these networks work collaboratively to promote Global Citizenship Education across Scotland/the UK and beyond.
The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees and a small team of two staff led by the HOW Coordinator. The staff team lead on different areas of work but also offer support to each other as our activities require.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To manage the financial administration of Highland One World including oversight of the organisationÂs budget and cashflow, and day-to-day financial administration duties.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the smooth implementation of all core and project accounting activities. This includes:
Ongoing
 Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards within the organisation, and working with the Treasurer, external accountant and Coordinator to maintain and develop effective financial management systems, processes and procedures
 Represent HOW in dealings with HMRC, the HOW payroll and pension provider, external accountant and the bank
 Collaborating with the staff and Trustees to provide financial insights and support decision-making
Monthly
 Ensuring all financial transactions are properly authorised, recorded and tracked in Quickbooks according to HOW financial procedures, project contracts and the standards outlined by HMRC and OSCR
 Timely and accurate bank reconciliations, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations
 Performing required tasks related to the monthly HOW payroll including liaison with outsourced payroll provider, paying salaries by BACS, and ensuring all information and payments relating to the payroll are sent in a timely manner
Quarterly
 Submission of timely and reliable reports and financial projections to the HOW Treasurer in preparation for Board meetings
Annually
 Preparation of end of year accounts with the Treasurer and external accountant
Occasionally/ Adhoc
 Supporting the Coordinator with the preparation of budgets for funding applications and reports to funders
 Supporting project-specific financial audit or spot-check processes if required.
 Attending occasional Team or Board meetings, and online meetings with finance staff from other Development Education Centres in Scotland Apply Job! Are You the One We're Looking For?If you believe you have what it takes, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.
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Working Pattern: Part time (10 hours per month.) Hours can be worked flexibly by agreement
Location: Remote working with occasional visits to the Inverness office as required
Salary: £27- £31k pro rata, depending on experience
Please note: we are also recruiting for an Administrative Officer on HiJobs. The two roles can be combined for the right candidate and we will accept one application. More details can be found in the job description on our website.
ABOUT HIGHLAND ONE WORLD
Highland One World is a small educational charity based in Inverness which exists to promote social justice and sustainability through Global Citizenship Education. We work with educators to support children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to contribute to a more just, peaceful and sustainable world. We do this through the delivery of training and events, and... the development of resources.
Highland One World is one of 5 Development Education Centres (DECS) in Scotland and part of the International Development Education Association Scotland (IDEAS) network. The organisations within these networks work collaboratively to promote Global Citizenship Education across Scotland/the UK and beyond.
The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees and a small team of two staff led by the HOW Coordinator. The staff team lead on different areas of work but also offer support to each other as our activities require.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To manage the financial administration of Highland One World including oversight of the organisationÂs budget and cashflow, and day-to-day financial administration duties.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the smooth implementation of all core and project accounting activities. This includes:
Ongoing
 Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards within the organisation, and working with the Treasurer, external accountant and Coordinator to maintain and develop effective financial management systems, processes and procedures
 Represent HOW in dealings with HMRC, the HOW payroll and pension provider, external accountant and the bank
 Collaborating with the staff and Trustees to provide financial insights and support decision-making
Monthly
 Ensuring all financial transactions are properly authorised, recorded and tracked in Quickbooks according to HOW financial procedures, project contracts and the standards outlined by HMRC and OSCR
 Timely and accurate bank reconciliations, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations
 Performing required tasks related to the monthly HOW payroll including liaison with outsourced payroll provider, paying salaries by BACS, and ensuring all information and payments relating to the payroll are sent in a timely manner
Quarterly
 Submission of timely and reliable reports and financial projections to the HOW Treasurer in preparation for Board meetings
Annually
 Preparation of end of year accounts with the Treasurer and external accountant
Occasionally/ Adhoc
 Supporting the Coordinator with the preparation of budgets for funding applications and reports to funders
 Supporting project-specific financial audit or spot-check processes if required.
 Attending occasional Team or Board meetings, and online meetings with finance staff from other Development Education Centres in Scotland Apply Job! Are You the One We're Looking For?If you believe you have what it takes, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.
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