Finance Administrator - Part Time in Scalloway

As a Finance Administrator within Older People Services, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the service by providing reliable financial and administrative support to staff and management. This is a varied role that requires organisation, accuracy and a friendly, professional approach.

What your role will involve:

• Managing day-to-day financial tasks for the service, including invoices, petty cash and banking
• Keeping accurate financial records and supporting monthly reconciliations
• Monitoring budgets and sharing updates with the Service Manager
• Supporting payroll and HR processes, including HR21 checks
• Managing service user finances and personal allowances
• Providing general administrative and reception support
• Liaising with colleagues and external agencies when needed

About you: You will have experience working with financial information and systems, be confident using Microsoft Office and have strong organisational and communication skills. You will be accurate, able to work on your own initiative and manage deadlines, and bring a warm, professional manner to your work with staff, service users and visitors. You will have respect for all aspects of Christian worship and be willing to complete a Disclosure or be a member of the PVG Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

Why work with CrossReach:

• A supportive, values-led organisation
• A role where your work helps services focus on caring for older people
• A welcoming team and varied, meaningful work
• Ongoing support and development

If you are organised, dependable and enjoy supporting others through your work, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join CrossReach in Older People Services.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship. You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

This post is also eligible for a Shetland Island Allowance of £2,859 pro rata per annum.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.