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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Finance and Administration Assistant

Culture, Heritage, and Arts Assembly, Argyll and The Isles
Part time
Hybrid: Argyll
£30,257
1 day per week
Closing 11 July 2025
Advertised from 18 June 2025

Role

CHARTS (Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Finance and Administration Assistant (Part-Time). This role is essential to the smooth running of CHARTS’ daily operations and financial processes, supporting our dynamic work across the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors in Argyll and Bute. The role is remote, with occasional in-person meetings.

You’ll report to the Head of Finance and contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Summary of the Role

The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Maintain credit control procedures.
  • Assist with reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Support budget monitoring and finance report preparation.
  • Liaise with external accountant on payroll, VAT, and year-end accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies.
  • Provide admin support to the Director and team (scheduling, documents, correspondence).
  • Maintain administrative systems and databases.
  • Coordinate Board/committee meetings (papers, minutes, logistics).
  • Support data protection and information governance compliance.

Who We're Looking For

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Experience in a finance/admin role.
  • Attention to detail and good numeracy.
  • Strong time management and ability to work independently.
  • Confident with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to working in a team.

Download the full job description here to learn more about the role, including full responsibilities and essential criteria.

Application notes

To apply for this role visit https://www.chartsargyllandisles.org/opportunities/finance-and-administration-assistant-part-time/ or please forward an application by 5pm, Friday 11th July, with the subject line Finance and Admin Application to info@chartsargyllandisles.org.

Your application should include a CV and cover letter, attached to an email, stating why you are interested in this role, with information about relevant career experience.

All applicants must also complete the Equalities monitoring form here

Please note:

  • All applications will be acknowledged.
  • We regret that no applications will be considered after the closing date.
  • Interviews will be held online 25th July. 
  • Any invitation to interview will be confirmed by 18th July. 

For information about CHARTS, please see:

About CHARTS: https://www.chartsargyllandisles.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHARTSArgyllandIsles/

Business Plan 2025-2028

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For any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Head of Finance, Moira Chapman, at moira@chartsargyllandisles.org.

Key dates

Deadline to apply: 5pm Friday, 11th July  

Interviews will be held online 25th July.

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