Are you a talented individual looking to develop your career in a progressive conservation organisation? The reason the John Muir Trust exists - to conserve, protect and repair wild places for the benefit of everyone - has never been more important. The John Muir Trust is recruiting a Finance Assistant, reporting directly to the Finance Officer. The Finance Assistant will support the financial management of the charity and its subsidiary, carrying out various day to day tasks accurately and on time and be part of a team that will shape and influence the direction of the Trust’s finances. The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and we need a diverse team to realise this. Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places. Main Responsibilities Key duties • Process all income including donations, memberships, grants etc onto the Trust’s CRM system, ensuring accurate and timely recording. • Update and maintain accurate financial records and files, ensuring that all transactions are properly documented, including liaising with external stakeholders. • Process day-to-day finance transactions into the Trust’s finance/bookkeeping systems (purchase/sales ledger, bank reconciliations, entering of income, VAT returns, Gift Aid returns, month end duties). • Assist with year-end audit. • Dealing with queries and providing financial support to other staff within the organisation. • Performing other ad hoc duties as and when required. Person Specification Essential skills, knowledge and aptitude • Familiarity with accounting software, Microsoft Word/Excel. • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks, see the bigger picture and meet deadlines. • Proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to work. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work well within a small team, as well as independently. • Basic knowledge of sales and/or purchase ledger processes. • Experience with using a CRM system is desirable but not essential, as is knowledge of charity finance regulations. Qualifications • Previous experience in a finance assistant or similar role. Other details Type of contract: Permanent Hours: Part Time Salary: Band B starting from £27,370 FTE Pension: 5% employer contribution to a group auto-enrolment pension scheme Reporting to: Finance Officer Location: Homebased with occasional travel to the Edinburgh or Pitlochry office Holidays: 34 days (pro-rated) per year plus 2 ‘wild days’ or 2 sustainable travel days John Muir Trust standard terms and conditions of employment apply. johnmuirtrust.org