Scarf is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager
The role offers a hybrid working approach, with options to work from home or offices in Dundee or Aberdeen, and occasional in-office attendance as needed. Candidates must reside in or close to one of these local authorities
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About Scarf
Scarf, established in 1985, is a charity and social enterprise dedicated to providing free and impartial energy-saving advice for 40 years. We help people reduce their fuel bills and carbon emissions through various channels, including phone, online, and face-to-face consultations. Our services cover grants and funding, home energy efficiency improvements, fuel debt, billing, and more.
We operate numerous contracts across the North-East, collaborating closely with local and national governments and other third-sector organizations to support those in need. Scarf also delivers the Home Energy Scotland service in the North-East, funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust, making a significant impact on people’s lives.
The role
Scarf is seeking a Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager and will be responsible for processing all financial transactions for the organisation and its subsidiary company and ensuring that the financial records and statements are accurate and up to date. Responsible for processing the organisation monthly payroll and related activities.
The role offers a hybrid working approach, with options to work from home or offices in Dundee or Aberdeen, and occasional in-office attendance as needed. Candidates must reside in or close to one of these local authorities
Does this sound like an opportunity you’d be interested in?
Duties and responsibilities
Here are the key duties and responsibilities for the Scarf Finance Officer
Raising invoices and processing income and receipts and entering data into accounting software
- Monitoring sales ledger balances and bringing any overdue invoices to the attention of the Finance Manager
- Matching purchase orders with invoices, processing vendor invoices, paying approved invoices in a timely manner and entering data into accounting software
- Reconciling supplier statements, monitoring purchase ledger balances and bringing any overdue unapproved invoices to the attention of the Finance Manager
- Tracking bank account balances, direct debits and standing orders and entering data into accounting software
- Processing bank transfer requests
- Supporting project related finance monitoring as required
- Processing monthly employee payroll including monitoring recovery of any staff advances
- Processing employee expense claims
- Processing and administration of staff pension arrangements
- Scanning, filing and logging accounts related documents
- Assisting the Finance Manager to prepare quarterly VAT returns
- Verifying the accuracy of financial records and alerting the Finance Manager to any errors or inconsistencies
- Assisting the Finance Manager with preparation of monthly and annual accounts
- Supporting the annual external audit as required
- Supporting the annual budget process as required
- Carrying out finance related administrative duties and maintaining effective filing systems
- Any other duties commensurate with the role.
Here are the key duties and responsibilities for the Scarf Finance Officer
Skills and qualifications
Here are the key skills and qualifications for the Scarf – Finance Officer
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Good analytical and evaluation skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and organise work
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong administrative skills
For a more detailed overview of duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications, please refer to the job description.
Locations and working hours
This role is full-time. The role offers up to 28 – 35 hours per week, While the role can be performed from home, a hybrid approach is available.
When working from home, a strong and reliable internet connection is necessary, with recommended speeds of 10Mbps download and 4Mbps upload. You can test your home internet speed here.
Applicants should reside in the North-East and be prepared to work from Aberdeen and/or Dundee when requested for office-based workdays or in-person meetings. Regular office work is also an option, though travel costs to your registered office will not be covered. You must be eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to offer relocation or visa services.
Salary and benefits
The salary for this role is £25 – 28k per annum (experience dependant), based on a 35-hour workweek – pro rata for parttime. Scarf prides itself on a supportive and friendly working environment, investing in its team, and maintaining an award-winning company culture. They are accredited with both Investors in People and Investors in Young People.
Here are some of the benefits offered:
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working.
- 35 days off (30 paid annual leave, 5 public holidays). Pro rata
- An extra day off, paid, for your birthday!
- Salary sacrifice and net pay deduction schemes
- Paid time to volunteer.
- Pension plan.
- Staff events.
- Free access to employee assistance provider.
- Sick pay scheme.
- Credit union membership.
You can find out more about Scarf’s ethos and benefits here.
How to apply
To apply for the Scarf – Finance Officer position, please complete the online application form here, providing detailed information about your suitability for the role. Be sure to attach a copy of your CV and complete all sections of the form.
You may be asked to complete an assessment before being invited for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, not all unsuccessful applicants may receive a response. The application deadline is 9am on Friday the 28th of February 2025, with interviews conducted in February / March, either in person or via Teams.
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