Finance Officer

**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 teachers 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.

**Our work is guided by the following values**:

- Commitment to: social justice & equity, participation & inclusion, sustainable development
- Respect for: people, human rights, our environment
- Belief that: people can bring about positive change

The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees and a small team of 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 organisation’s 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 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

**ABOUT YOU**

**Qualifications and Experience**

Essential
- A degree in finance or equivalent years’ experience in finance roles
- Strong computer literacy. Proficient in the use of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Packages
- Conversant with financial regulations

Desirable
- Experience of working on projects in the Third Sector
- Experience of working remotely to support a small team

**Skills and Attributes**

Essential
- A high degree of integrity, accountability, energy and flexibility
- Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work unsupervised and develop the role to meet evolving needs
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
- Ability to prioritise, manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, with good attention to detail, and to maintain standards under pressure

Desirable
- An interest in the organisation's vision and values

**TO APPLY**

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS**

**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

**Interviews will be held on**:Friday 29th November in Inverness.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £27,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 2.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Inverness West, IV3 5DZ

Application deadline: 18/11/2024
Expected start date: 07/01/2025