Finance Assistant

Overview: Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) is the community of 28-member Mountain Rescue Teams. The teams deliver a world class Search and Rescue (SAR) Service and respond to requests from Police Scotland. Our 850 volunteers respond in a moment’s notice, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide assistance to people in the outdoors. They give up their time, their beds, abandon their work, and are often called away from their families to assist total strangers. Scottish Mountain Rescue is the representative and coordinating body for mountain rescue teams in Scotland. We support our 25-member teams in a number of areas including raising awareness of the teams through press and social media. This helps the public to know what teams do and supports many aspects of their work from recruitment of new team members to making links to new organisations that can potentially provide vital equipment.As a result of a strategic review, and a review of resources, we have an opportunity to expand the financial expertise in the organisation by the appointment of a part time (15 hours per week) Assistant Finance Officer. The hours can be worked from home and across the working week to suit the circumstances of the individual, and the charity.Job RoleThe role of Assistant Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR), ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and financial data is up to date. They will support the Finance Officer in financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting.Main DutiesRecord day-to-day financial transactions (donations, purchases, receipts, payments) using QuickBooksMaintain and reconcile financial records and general ledgers ensuring accuracyManage accounts payable and accounts receivablePrepare financial reports to inform decision making including at Board levelAssist the Finance Officer with budgeting and financial planningContribute the development and maintenance of relevant SMR policies and proceduresEnsure compliance with relevant SMR policies and proceduresRespond to finance queries from the wider teamBenefits28 days (FTE) annual leave10 days (FTE) public holidaysAccess to our pension scheme- we offer a 5% pension contributionRemote working from home