Advertised from 4 February 2026

Role

We are looking for a new Assistant Finance Officer. If you are looking for a role with plenty of variety, have an eye for detail, have great organisational skills and have the ability to build good relationships across organisations, then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for someone with experience of undertaking administrative tasks, with good data entry skills and the ability to demonstrate accuracy in your roles. In addition, you will need to have good communication skills, both verbal and written. 

In this role, you will be a proactive member of the finance team and communicate across the organisation. You will use Xero to produce sales invoices for multiple income streams and upload bills for payment, complete bank reconciliations on the main current account, main savings account and credit card master. You will also produce the monthly payment run for approval. Xero knowledge is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.

About Children in Scotland

Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do. 

By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights. 

Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Further information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Madeleine McCabe, by email on mmccabe@childreninscotland.org.uk 

See detail of our salary structure here.

*Children in Scotland’s office is in Edinburgh and this will be your official contracted place of work. We have introduced hybrid working based on trust and flexibility. As long as business needs are met, individuals have flexibility in terms of where they work (home / office).

Application notes

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

Closing date: Noon, Monday 23 February 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3 March 2026