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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Bookkeeper

Lambhill Stables
Part time
On site: 11 Canal Bank North
£27,000
14 Hours per week (2 days) Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2028 (Extension dependent on funding)
Closing 13 July 2025
Advertised from 27 June 2025

Role

Job Purpose 

To manage day to day administration of finance in relation to the Charity and its projects. 

Key Tasks, Responsibilities and Activities 

Core duties: 

• Preparation and posting of sales invoices 

• Posting of purchase invoices and monthly supplier reconciliations 

• Processing of receipts and payments 

• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations 

• Reconciliation of monthly management report 

Other duties include: 

Charity Finance: 

• Assisting with the day-to-day accounting using SAGE One or Xero 

• Processing payments using the Charity’s Internet Banking System 

• Depositing receipts at the Trust’s bank 

• Management of petty cash 

• Assisting with sales and purchase ledgers including for the two micro businesses within the Charity 

• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting 

• Preparation of schedules for year-end examination/audit with support from the Trusts accountant 

• Other finance/accounts related tasks, as required 

• Assistance with financial data required for monthly report to Charity Board 

Project Finance: 

• Assisting with the financial control and reporting for projects 

• Assisting with claims for grants and submission of relevant claims/invoices 

Trust Finance Administration: 

• Word processing of documents/letters (Microsoft Office Word 2007) 

• Maintenance of finance information filing 

• Assisting the staff team with the preparation of the Annual Report 

Key Skills Required: 

• General bookkeeping and accounting including use of Sage One or Xero including payroll 

• IT knowledge and competence 

• Knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements specific to charitable accounting · Knowledge of accounts including year-end processes, statutory accounts, double entry journals and payroll. 

• Understanding of banking processes 

• Accounting systems and procedures 

• Office management 

• Communication skills 

• Attention to detail 

• Organisation skills 

• Self-starter 

• Ability to work as part of a small team 

The post will commence on mid to late August upon receipt of two suitable references and will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. 

Entitlements: 28 days plus 10 bank holidays. Pension at 6% and four well being days per year. Cycle to work scheme. 

Reporting to: General Manager, accountant and Board of Directors

Application notes

Interested in applying? Send your completed application form to admin@lambhillstables.org.uk 

Closing Date : Sunday 13th July 2025

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