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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 Operations Assistant/Officer
Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside Trust
Full time
Hybrid, Remote: Flexible. You can work remotely or from our office at Kilmory, Lochgilphead. A working from home allowance is available for home-based candidates. Candidates should either live in Argyll or be prepared to travel to Argyll reasonably regularly
£24,479 - £29,000
Salary depending on skills and experience. 35 hours This post is suitable for job share
Closing 6 July 2026
Advertised from 9 June 2026

Role

About the role

This is a key support role sitting at the heart of everything we do, keeping our projects well resourced, organised, and running smoothly. Day-to-day tasks include:

  • Monthly payroll preparation
  • Processing income and charges using SAGE
  • Invoice preparation and credit control
  • Purchasing and procurement support
  • Expenses processing and travel bookings
  • Financial information for grant claims
  • Supporting project budget preparation and maintenance
  • Bank reconciliation
  • General operational support (annual leave, timesheets, etc.)

About you

We're looking for someone with good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a flexible, positive approach. You don't need to tick every box, and training can be provided, but ideally you'll bring some of the following:

  • Experience managing a purchasing cycle (invoicing, cost estimates, managing creditors)
  • Experience with SAGE accounting software
  • Payroll experience
  • Experience working with grant-funded projects and financial reporting
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, ACT's work

Application notes

Visit our website to find out more and apply

Closing date: Monday 6th July, 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 13th July, online or in person.

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