Finance Assistant

Do you want to be part of a friendly, inclusive and dedicated team? 

We are Scotland’s national cycling charity. Our vision is a sustainable, inclusive and healthy Scotland where anyone, anywhere can enjoy all the benefits of cycling. With funding from Transport Scotland, working with others, we get more people cycling, more safely and easily in a better environment. Our values are to be collaborative, inclusive, professional, evidence-driven, ambitious and sustainable. 

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to help ensure that all financial processes are executed on time and to an extremely high standard. 

This is a key role within the Finance and Corporate Services team and is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will be a friendly and motivated self-starter with good communication skills and a proven track record of reliability and trustworthiness. You will assist with all the financial transactions of Cycling Scotland and its subsidiary Transport Planning and Engineering, ensure that all relevant guidelines are followed and assist the Head of Finance with preparation for financial year end and annual audit. 

Please read the job description for full details.    

Salary Band: £25,134 to £28,272 pro-rata (salary on appointment will be at the start of the pay band)

Part time, 24 month fixed term contract 15-22.5 hours per week.

Benefits of the role include: 

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 7.5% and minimum employee contribution of 3% 
• 36 days annual leave (pro rata) 
• Operation of a Flexi-time system 
• Annual contribution towards your training and development 
• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance programme 

This role is based in our central Glasgow office. We are currently operating a hybrid working policy with one day per week minimum in the office.  

Deadline for applications: Monday 4th November 5pm 

Interview date: 13th or 14th November approx 

Cycling Scotland is a recognised Scottish Charity and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all members of the community.  

Successful candidates will be informed if they have been selected for interview. Due to the high volume of applications we tend to receive, we are not usually able to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us two weeks after the deadline then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.