Accountant/Company Secretary

THE BAIRD TRUST; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 13.000 - 17.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

A charitable organization in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Part-Time Accountant/Trust Secretary to manage their financial operations and reporting for multiple trusts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong charity finance experience and proficiency in SAGE and Excel. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, compliance, financial reporting, and acting as Secretary to the Boards. The role offers flexibility with an average of 15 hours a week in a part-time contract or freelance engagement.

Qualificações

• Qualified accountant with experience in charity finance, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
• Familiarity with Charity SORP and regulations for non-profits essential.
• Ability to prepare annual budgets and management accounts.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and manage financial operations for The Baird Trust and other charities.
• Maintain accurate financial records using SAGE and EXCEL.
• Produce management accounts and prepare annual budgets for the Boards.
• Produce statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP.
• Act as Secretary for four trusts and liaise with auditors.

Conhecimentos

Strong charity finance experience

Proficiency in SAGE accounting software

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Formação

Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Ferramentas

SAGE

Excel

Descrição da vaga

Title: Part-Time Accountant/Trust Secretary

Recruiter: The Baird Trust

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Contract type: Part-time contract or freelance, average 15 hours a week.

Closing date: 16th January 2026. Date of interviews: week commencing 26th January 2026.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Baird Trust (& 3 other grant giving charities *) is seeking a skilled and committed accountant. This is an important role, overseeing the charities financial operations and ensuring strong financial stewardship. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, management and statutory accounts, budgeting, financial compliance and reporting to the four Boards. Acting as Trust Secretary to each of the four Boards.

* The Ferguson Bequest Fund, The Renfield Street Trust and Sir J Donald Pollock’s Trust.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To oversee and manage all aspects of financial operations for The Baird Trust and three other charities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and managing the financial operations of the organisations. The role includes bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting and statutory accounts. Act as Secretary of the four trusts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using SAGE and EXCEL.
• Manage and classify receipts and payments and allocate the transactions to the correct ledger accounts.
• Produce management accounts four times a year.
• Prepare annual budgets for the Boards of Directors.
• Record investment transactions.
• Prepare and finalize statutory accounts in accordance with the Charity SORP.
• Liaise with the Auditors/Independent Examiner and ensure timely submission of the Annual Accounts to Companies House and OSCR.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and Scottish Charities legislation.
• Act as Company Secretary for relevant submissions and documentation.
• Prepare agendas for Board meetings.
• Attend Board meetings and take minutes.
• Pay all grants awarded.
• Manage day to day operation of the trusts, trust office and staff.

Key Relationships

• Boards of Trustees and part-time Administrator (Internal).
• Auditors/Independent Examiner, Companies House, OSCR, Investment Advisors, Insurance Broker (External).

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent experience) with strong charity finance experience including management accounts and statutory reporting. Familiarity with Charity SORP and regulations for non-profits and excellent working knowledge of SAGE accounting software.

Proficient in Excel. Excellent attention to detail. Able to communicate financial information clearly.

Knowledge of property management.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking part-time or freelance engagement.

Next Step

Apply in writing with a CV and a personal statement to:

The Chair

The Baird Trust

182 Bath Street

Glasgow G2 4HG

or by email to: [e-mail]