Advertised from 17 August 2026

Role

Would you like to help make a genuine difference in people’s lives while developing your finance career within a values-led organisation? Join LCIL and be part of a team that is changing lives and empowering people every day.

We are currently recruiting a part-time Assistant Finance Officer to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial administration and bookkeeping skills who wants to contribute to an organisation committed to inclusion, equality and independent living.

At LCIL, we are a user-led organisation committed to supporting Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice. Everything we do is grounded in inclusion, respect and collaboration, placing people at the heart of our services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join LCIL's Finance Team and play a key role in supporting the efficient and effective operation of our finance function.

You will provide high-quality financial administration, bookkeeping and credit control support across all LCIL services, helping to ensure accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions and strong financial controls throughout the organisation.

Working closely with the Finance Officer, you will support sales and purchase ledger activities, bank reconciliations, credit control processes, reporting, payroll administration and audit preparation. You will also act as a first point of contact for finance-related enquiries and help ensure our financial systems and procedures remain robust and compliant.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of financial administration, bookkeeping and processing financial transactions

• Experience maintaining accurate financial records and performing reconciliations

• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero

• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel

• The ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of working within the voluntary, community or charity sector and knowledge of charity finance would be advantageous but is not essential.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, supporting a wide range of stakeholders including funders, local authorities, auditors, suppliers and service users.

Why Join LCIL?

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns 

• 25 days annual leave + 10 public holidays (prorated for 0.6 FTE) 

• Generous employer pension contribution 

• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Application notes

We want you to feel confident and prepared. That is why all shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance.

We value thoughtful, considered responses and are keen to hear about the full range of skills and experience you can bring. This is your chance to show us what matters and how you can make an impact.

• PVG membership is required for successful applicants 

• We welcome questions about the recruitment process - contact Caitlin McPherson at HR@lothiancil.org.uk  

• Application packs: call 0131 475 2350 or download from Goodmoves or from LCIL’s website: https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/who-we-are/work-with-us/ 

• Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

• Interviews: Wednesday 9th September 2026 

LCIL is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from Disabled people are particularly welcome. We are also a disability confident employer and will provide any support needed throughout the recruitment process - please contact HR@lothiancil.org.uk if you require assistance.

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