Glasgow City Heritage Trust gives out almost £1 million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair, and promote the city’s historic buildings and places, and tell the city’s story.
Through our historic environment grants, people enjoy, understand, and care for Glasgow’s historic built environment, ensuring its sustainability for current and future generations. Our work supports successful neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets, vital for sustainable and thriving communities.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Finance Manager to join our team. This senior role is key to the effective operation of Glasgow City Heritage Trust and involves overseeing all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and cash management.
You will work closely with the Director, Treasurer, and Board of Trustees, providing expert financial advice and support for strategic decision-making. In addition, the Finance Manager will line-manage the Office Administrator and play a vital role in supporting the wider team to deliver the Trust’s objectives.
The successful candidate will have experience in financial management, charity accounting, and office administration. You’ll bring strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely financial information.
The Trust offers a variety of benefits to employees, including:
* Generous employer pension contributions (Strathclyde Pension Fund)
* Flexible working hours
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) plus 12.5 public holidays
* Excellent opportunities for training and development
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
* Experience in accounting and financial management (e.g., ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
* Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles and charity accounting (including SORP)
* Experience producing statutory accounts, management accounts, and overseeing audits
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Knowledge of Xero and other accounting software
* Experience of funding applications and grant drawdowns
* The successful candidate will embody our core values: passionate, collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking.
GCHT welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
Deadline for applications: Monday 10th February 2024, at 12 noon.
Interviews: Interviews will take place at our offices in Glasgow on Friday 21st February 2025.
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