International Accountant

SCIAF Office, Glasgow

Full time, permanent

£43,117 – £45,298 per annum

2 February 2026

The Role

SCIAF has an exciting opportunity for an International Accountant to work with our partners across the world to bring about lasting change.

This role will act as technical lead on SCIAF’s due diligence and compliance with our overseas partners, including liaison with local auditors, response to fraud and other financial problems, and quality control of new and existing partners. The role will help build the capacity of our overseas partners and our project staff in financial issues, particularly in relation to institutional grants.

This role will be based in our Glasgow office, although a level of flexibility can be offered in terms of where and when this role is undertaken. There will be occasional travel to partner countries.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a self-starter, happy to work across teams and with a number of outside bodies. We are looking for a high-performing individual with initiative and enthusiasm, someone flexible and responsive, who can apply both rigour and creativity to solve problems and improve quality.

As an inclusive employer, we want our staff team to reflect the communities in which we live and work. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About SCIAF

SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action.

SCIAF works in partnership with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and community life.

Safeguarding

The post-holder may travel overseas to less developed parts of the world and may come into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. SCIAF undertakes safeguarding measures to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work might involve contact with children and/or vulnerable adults, will have completed additional recruitment procedures and have obtained a satisfactory PVG Check from Disclosure Scotland. We would also confirm that all staff are expected to adhere to SCIAF’s Safeguarding Policy and a Code of Conduct which specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all staff are expected to maintain.

Eligibility to work in the UK

Under the Asylum & Immigration Act SCIAF has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. Consequently, before you can commence work you will be expected to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. This may be your birth certificate, passport, work permit or other document confirming your right to work in the UK. We confirm that SCIAF cannot be a sponsoring employer.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification carefully, which is contained within the attached job application pack. To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date copy of your CV.
• A supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) that addresses your motivation for applying for this role, using the essential and desireable criteria set out in the Person Specification.

CV and supporting statement should be emailed to recruitment@sciaf.org.uk by Monday 2 February 2026 at 5:00pm.

Please note:

• This deadline may change in line with applications
• Part-time hours will be considered.

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