At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial operations for charities, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
- Company: The Baird Trust, a collaborative charity organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible part-time hours, and meaningful work.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enhance your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in charity finance while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with charity finance experience and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
The Baird Trust (& 3 other grant giving charities) is seeking a skilled and committed accountant. This is an important role, overseeing the charities' financial operations and ensuring strong financial stewardship. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, management and statutory accounts, budgeting, financial compliance and reporting to the four Boards. Acting as Trust Secretary to each of the four Boards.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To oversee and manage all aspects of financial operations for The Baird Trust and three other charities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and managing the financial operations of the organisations. The role includes bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting and statutory accounts. Act as Secretary of the four trusts.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records using SAGE and EXCEL.
- Manage and classify receipts and payments and allocate the transactions to the correct ledger accounts.
- Produce management accounts four times a year.
- Prepare annual budgets for the Boards of Directors.
- Record investment transactions.
- Prepare and finalize statutory accounts in accordance with the Charity SORP.
- Liaise with the Auditors/Independent Examiner and ensure timely submission of the Annual Accounts to Companies House and OSCR.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and Scottish Charities legislation.
- Act as Company Secretary for relevant submissions and documentation.
- Prepare agendas for Board meetings.
- Attend Board meetings and take minutes.
- Pay all grants awarded.
- Manage day to day operation of the trusts, trust office and staff.
Key Relationships
- Boards of Trustees and part-time Administrator (Internal).
- Auditors/Independent Examiner, Companies House, OSCR, Investment Advisors, Insurance Broker (External).
About You
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent experience) with strong charity finance experience including management accounts and statutory reporting. Familiarity with Charity SORP and regulations for non-profits and excellent working knowledge of SAGE accounting software. Proficient in Excel. Excellent attention to detail. Able to communicate financial information clearly. Knowledge of property management. We welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking part-time or freelance engagement.
Next Step
Apply in writing with a CV and a personal statement to: The Chair The Baird Trust 182 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4HG or by email to: info@bairdtrust.org.uk
Accountant/Company Secretary in Glasgow employer: THE BAIRD TRUST
Join a dedicated charitable organisation in Glasgow that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With flexible working hours averaging 15 per week, you will have the opportunity to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful financial operations that support various trusts. The organisation prioritises employee growth, offering training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in charity finance.
