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Accountant
- Part time
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- £45,000
- The applicant is expected to work 7 hours a week spread over 3 days. However, a flexible approach is offered to take account of workload trends.
- Closing 4 March 2026
- Advertised from 18 February 2026
Role
About Us
Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians is a registered Scottish charity whose vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Based in Edinburgh, our volunteers provide confidential emotional support 24/7 via phone, email, and online chat. Our branch is run almost entirely by volunteers and we operate a successful charity shop, which is our largest regular income source.
Our Mission
- To provide 24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
- To provide people with somewhere to turn to and get support when they need it most.
- To collaborate with Samaritans Central Charity and affiliated branches to further these objectives.
Organisational Structure
- The Board of Trustees includes the Branch Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and up to eight elected trustees, all unpaid volunteers.
- The Branch Leadership Team (BLT) manages day-to-day operations.
- The Board meets at least four times a year, often more frequently.
The Role: Accountant
We are seeking a paid, part-time Accountant to support our voluntary Treasurer. This is a key role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our branch and shop.
Full job description is available to download below.
Application notes
Please send your CV, a supporting statement, and the names and contact details of two referees to our Administrative Secretary at: admin@edinburghsamaritans.org.
Referees will only be contacted if you are invited for interview.
For informal discussions, contact our treasurer, treasurer@edinburghsamaritans.org
Further Information
- Visit our https://www.edinburghsamaritans.org
- Visit the https://www.samaritans.org
- Our Annual Report and Accounts are available by email request to admin@edinburghsamaritans.org.
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