Advertised from 8 July 2025

Role

About us

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. 

As a member of our Finance department, you will;

• Provide organisation- wide support to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters in compliance with Trust policies.
• Demonstrate and champion effective internal financial controls throughout the organisation.
• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Support and assist Finance Manager in preparation of month-end and year- end accounts.
• Manage BACS payment run.

The candidate will ideally; 

• Have at least one year of relevant accounting experience.
• Hold an HNC/HND in relevant subjects.
• Have a positive attitude toward the objectives and values of The Scottish Wildlife Trust.

For full details of the role, please download the job description from the documents section below. 

What we offer: 

• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. 
• We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. 
• One Wellness Hour per week 
• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 
• Sick Pay Allowance 
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Training and Development 

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of their background. We are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as we believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

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