We have a unique opportunity available to join our fantastic Finance Team. We are looking for someone who will be instrumental in supporting our organization’s shared values to demonstrate and promote Carr Gomm’s values in your day-to-day work, with a person-centered approach.
“We will demonstrate and grow the Carr Gomm DNA to build identity, appropriate recognition and sustainability within the social care sector in Scotland and across the globe.”
The role:
The Finance Team are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our busy National Service team. The successful individual will be well-versed in the functionality of finance as a whole and have an ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining excellent accuracy in all aspects of your work. You will report to the Operations Manager (Finance).
Responsibilities
- Carry out Finance and administrative tasks of the Finance department, e.g., bank reconciliations, assist with management accounts tasks, prepare and post weekly bank transactions, provide cover for/assist with Purchased Ledger, administer online expenses system, monitor email accounts and deal with any related queries.
- Contribute to the continued development of the Finance department.
- Demonstrate and promote the Carr Gomm values in your day-to-day work, being Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty and Efficiency, Joint Working and Involvement.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a proactive learner, one with a flair for engaging with and relating to people, who is enthused by our work and shares our values. Successful finance officers come from varied backgrounds and have a wide range of work and life experiences. All are logical, with an organised mind and great attention to detail, ensuring fixed deadlines are met. Excellent organisational and planning skills are essential, as is the ability to respond quickly to changing environments
About Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm is a leading Scottish social care and community development charity. We provide person-centered support to over 4500 people every year so they can live their best possible life.
Our services are based on our values and reflect the choices and aspirations of each individual and community we work with. Our qualified staff work with people in their homes and communities, supporting people in their day-to-day lives and making plans to achieve their hopes and dreams in the future. Carr Gomm also fundraises to tackle isolation and loneliness in our communities through projects and activities across Scotland.
Benefits
- 35 days’ holiday per year, increasing to 40 days with length of service.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
- A Defined Contribution pension scheme with incremental employer contributions
- Membership to Telus; employee well-being and perks platform. Access to the Carr Gomm App, which includes online access to physiotherapy, personal training and counselling
- Membership of a credit union
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts with leading hotels; and more!
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Mary Dundas – marydundas@carrgomm.org.
We welcome applications from any candidates already eligible to work in the UK or those that can apply for a visa granting permission to work in the UK (e.g. dependent visas, ancestry etc.) that do not require sponsorship from Carr Gomm. You will be asked to share proof of this prior to receiving any offer of employment. It is currently our policy not to offer sponsorship for prospective candidates.
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