Finance Officer

About the role ELCAP is a Scottish charity which provides care and support for individuals who live with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems. A vacancy has created a rare opportunity to join our back-office team at an exciting time in our organisation s development. Reporting to our Business Manager, our Finance Officer will provide a payroll service to 300 staff and be responsible for ensuring invoices are raised and payments made on time. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in fast paced environment and has excellent attention to detail. As we embrace a period of change with a new internal system we are delighted to welcome a new colleague to join us. Job context The purpose of the post is to work as part of a team to support the effective and efficient management of ELCAP finances. The post has four areas of responsibility: Providing accounts and finance services. Providing payroll services. Supporting the management of the charity s human resources. Recording and Reporting This is a permanent post of 35 hours per week operating Monday to Friday. Essential Demonstrated experience in a finance administrative role Relevant qualification on finance / book keeping / accounts Experience in payroll or willing to undertake training Experience in invoicing and purchase ledger Skills Very good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Very good communication skills, in verbal and written forms. Ability to work well within a team and work on your own initiative Competence in recording and reporting and analysis of data Excellent IT skills across the main Microsoft products, ideally with Sage accounts and Sage payroll Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure in order to meet internal and external deadlines Ability to consistently demonstrate the highest levels of personal and professional integrity and accountability, including consistent attention to detail. Ability to be resourceful and solutions focused with enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Experience Experience of working in a busy and varied finance post. Book keeping experience Experience in payroll Experience in Purchase ledger, invoicing and reconciliation Experience of online business banking platforms Experience in data inputting, retention and maintaining database information Experienced / willing to keep abreast of legal frameworks that impact on our finance department Key relationships ELCAP Executive Board and Committees Chief Executive Business Manager Registered Manager Operational Leads Development Workers Support Practitioners Individuals who receive support Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme The post requires a degree of contact with children and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. The PVG Scheme is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme, None specified

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ELCAP is a Scottish charity which provides care and support for individuals who are affected by learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems. We are passionate about making a real difference to the individuals we support, by enabling them to live better, more independent lives within our community. We change lives for the better in 30 towns and villages across East Lothian and Midlothian, delivering more than 10,000 hours of support each week to over 200 individuals. In addition to community-based support, we provide respite care from premises in Dalkeith and Tranent.

_ by Disclosure Scotland. Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme, None specified
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ELCAP is a Scottish charity which provides care and support for individuals who are affected by learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems. We are passionate about making a real difference to the individuals we support, by enabling them to live better, more independent lives within our community. We change lives for the better in 30 towns and villages across East Lothian and Midlothian, delivering more than 10,000 hours of support each week to over 200 individuals. In addition to community-based support, we provide respite care from premises in Dalkeith and Tranent.