Job Title: Financial Data Operative
Part-time: 14 hours per week – flexible hours
Salary £14.91 per hour
Accountable to: Senior Management
Purpose of the Post
Financial data input for the organisation using the Sage 50 accounts package.
The production of monthly management accounts, and cash flow projections.
Effective management of sales and purchase ledgers, invoicing, journals, accruals prepayments and other accounting functions.
Maintenance of financial recording systems, bank reconciliation, and petty cash processes
Assisting in the preparation for annual independent examination/audit
Participation in team meetings and appropriate training
Any other reasonable financial administrative duties as requested by the Project Director or Board of Trustees.
Key Objectives
Working Environment
The job involves working indoors within a self - contained office; it may occasionally require travelling between different locations and does not normally involve any exposure to unpleasant, disagreeable, or hazardous conditions.
Physical co-ordination and effort
Physical co-ordination is needed to use computers and associated office equipment. The job holder will be required to compile statistical data and assist the Project Director and Trustees with financial reporting.
The job holder is not required to be a car driver but must be willing to use public transport to and from other locations if required.
The jobholder will be required to carry out minimal lifting and handling of equipment and stationary supplies but not excessive weights, appropriate manual handling training is available.
Mental agility
The jobholder will be required to deal with a number of financial administrative tasks, some of these will be time sensitive tasks requiring the ability to prioritise workload, be self – motivating and able to concentrate in a busy working environment.
Communication skills
The job holder will be required to communicate effectively with professionals, service users, their family members and a wide range of partnership agencies.
On occasions it may be a requirement for the job holder to deal with vulnerable or challenging young people who present at the office base.
Responsibilities
The job holder has no direct supervisory responsibility but will be required on occasion to demonstrate duties, provide advice and guidance and on the job support to any new employees, students, and work placements.
The job holder will adhere to the policies and procedures of the Youth Action Project and government legislation such as Children Scotland Act, GIRFEC, Child Protection guidelines, Health and Safety at Work Act; training will be provided to ensure the post holder is well informed on these topics.
The post holder will be responsible for handling sensitive data therefore will operate under the GDPR legislation.
The job holder will be expected to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme; costs will be met by the organisation.
Person Specification
Essential
The person appointed must have: -
Excellent financial, administrative, and organisational skills with a proven ability to carry out office- based tasks and using personal initiative.
An extensive knowledge of the use of computers and systems, e.g. Use of SAGE accounts systems, Microsoft Office, and database packages.
Excellent telephone manner
The ability to handle confidential information and maintain discretion
Commitment to the aims and objectives of the organisation
The ability to work in a multi - disciplinary team
Desirable
Car driver
An interest or experience of youth work settings and issues affecting young people and communities.
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Position: Sessional Detached Youth Worker
Part Time: Various shifts available
Salary Scale: £ 14.91 per hour (shift duration approx. 3-4hrs)
Accountable to: Senior Management
Job Purpose:
The Youth Action Project require to increase our team of part time youth workers, to directly deliver our street work/detached youth work service for young people and the communities of West Lothian. The work will focus on the prevention and intervention services for young people at risk or requiring support to improve their current life circumstances. The team build trusting relationships with young people in their own environments, providing information, direct support or signposting to other services and activities.
We work in partnership with statutory and third sector partners, community groups and businesses to reduce youth anti-social behaviour
Our current requirements are primarily for Friday and Saturday sessions.
Key Tasks:
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To build positive relationships with young people to increase their confidence and resilience.
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Effective liaison and communication with Education, Police Scotland, Fire and Rescue Service and other youth services both statutory and voluntary.
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To work as part of a project team and to operate within the parameters of the project’s contract and agreed policies and procedures.
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
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To ensure that sessions are recorded accurately.
Person Specification:
Experience/Competencies:
Essential:
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people to improve their lives.
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Relevant certification and or experience of working with young people in community settings.
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Experience of youth work and broad knowledge of issues affecting young people.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Ability to work as part of a small team.
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Experience of record keeping, monitoring and evaluation processes.
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Proficiency in the use of IT.
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To undertake any relevant training and professional development opportunities available.
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Willing to work flexible hours, evening shifts finish at 10pm.
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Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunities.
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Good organisational skills.
Required:
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Post holder will be subject to satisfactory references and PVG Disclosure check.
Desirable
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Trained or willingness to train in First aid, Health & safety
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Hold clean current UK driving licence
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