Person Specification – Assistant Finance and Operations Officer

Qualifications/ Education	Essential		Desirable
	accounts/finance and administrative role.	2-3 years of experience in an	A relevant qualification in finance, accounting, business administration, or operations.
	experience).	Educated to at least SCQF Level 5–6 (e.g. National 5s, Highers, SVQ, or equivalent	Working towards or willingness to work towards a finance or administration qualification.
		Understanding of finance	Knowledge of charity or
		processes such as purchase ledger, sales ledger,	third-sector working environments.
		expenses, and record-keeping. Experience using finance	Awareness of HR administrative processes and/or Health & Safety requirements.
		systems such as Sage or similar accounting software. Knowledge of good administrative practice,
		including maintaining accurate digital records. Awareness of confidentiality, data protection, and handling
	appropriately.	sensitive information Understanding of the importance of compliance, consistency, and accuracy in
	Abilities and Skills	Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.	Experience supporting finance reporting or reconciliations. Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to change.
		High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Confident IT skills, including	Experience working in a hybrid or flexible working environment.
		Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital systems. Ability to work both independently and as part of a
	●	Clear written and verbal communication skills.
	professionalism.	Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and
Personal Qualities	approach.	Problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused
	approachable.	Proactive, positive, and ●
	● mutual support.	Committed to teamwork and

		Willingness to learn, develop, and continuously improve.
		Values-driven, with a genuine commitment to the
		organisation's mission.
		Reliable and dependable, with
		a strong sense of
	responsibility.

	●	Open to new ideas and
		confident contributing

		suggestions for improvement.

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Assistant Finance and Operations Officer