Job Description

Iconic Resourcing Accountancy & Finance Division are delighted to be partnering with Social Investment Scotland in their search to appoint a Finance & Operations Assistant within their Edinburgh Head Office base on a part-time (across 21-24 hours pw), permanent and hybrid basis.

About Social Investment Scotland

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) are a social investment finance intermediary (SIFI) operating across Scotland and beyond. Their mission is \xe2\x80\x98to connect capital with communities, to make a real, measurable and sustainable impact upon peoples\xe2\x80\x99 lives.\xe2\x80\x99

Their strategy to 2030, Building an Impact Economy, highlights their approach to enabling social and environmental impact through society and economy. By 2030, SIS aim to provide 5,000 enterprises with the tools, support, inspiration and connections to create greater social impact; and to connect 5,000 social entrepreneurs, enterprises and third sector organisations with mission-aligned investment and support.

At SIS, they value diversity of people and ideas, and have been developing DEI activities over several years, working alongside expert partners to provide ways for the SIS team, board, investees, customers, and other stakeholders to develop their own knowledge, confidence, and DEI practice. Since 2001, SIS have invested over \xc2\xa3110m in almost 500 organisations, primarily in Scotland, but also elsewhere in the UK.

About The Role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role will serve to support across the various finance functions where you will play a key role in helping to shape the Accounts Payable processes, whilst supporting the Investment Team to release loan funds to customers. Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance of purchase ledgers, including responsibility for payment runs.
• Work with investment team to release loan funds to customers and ensure collection information is accurate.
• Work with investment team on the monthly collections process.
• Maintenance of bank accounts including processing and reconciling of bank accounts across each entity
• Monthly reconciliation of credit card statements.
• Support Finance and Operations Manager with operational duties, including maintenance of annual leave system, induction process etc.
• Lead on day-to-day office management activities.
• Support Head of Finance and Operations with Board meeting arrangements and other activities as required.
• Answers telephone calls for operational matters.
• May be required to support with meeting administration including taking meeting notes. .

What we\'re looking for:

• An awareness and background knowledge of the third sector/social enterprise would be advantageous.
• Strong experience within a similar role across Accounts payable, Credit Control & Cash & Banking.
• Excellent IT literacy with the ability to navigate through various Finance systems.
• Excellent organisational skills; ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work on own initiative, without ongoing supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach.
• Strong positive attitude and an ability to find creative and flexible solutions.
• Resilient when faced with challenges and deadlines.
• Ability to quickly develop good working relationships with colleagues.

Offering a basic salary of up to \xc2\xa326,000 (pro-rata) alongside a fantastic host of benefits, please get in touch to hear more about what is on offer within this fantastic organisation.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Shahnavaz at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details.

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we\'ve identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.

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