Accounting Technician

Fife Cultural Trust (OnFife); Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 29,193 - 35,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym/swim memberships

Pool cars for travel

Job summary

Join a dynamic cultural organization as the Head of Finance, where your expertise in budgeting and financial reporting will drive impactful decisions. This role offers the chance to lead a team, mentor colleagues, and manage financial operations in a supportive environment. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee well-being, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of a respected charity. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounting environment with team management.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and financial statements while ensuring accuracy.
• Lead and mentor a Finance Assistant and support policy development.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

HNC in Accountancy

SCQF Level 7 Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

Job description

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Head Of Finance at Fife Cultural Trust (OnFife)

Contract Type: Temporary contract – 18 months maternity cover

Grade: FC07

Starting Salary: £32,437 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Iona House, Kirkcaldy / Home working with travel required across Fife.

Job Reference: ON000546

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills in budgeting, financial reporting, and leadership can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are OnFife and as Fife’s largest cultural organisation we specialise in making jaws drop, hearts warm, eyes light up and imaginations run wild. We work with a huge range of partners, artists and creatives and our spaces are some of Fife’s favourite places. An ambitious leadership-oriented charity, we’re built on strong values, and those values make us who we are – Fearless, Inviting, Fair and Exciting.

We’re a real Living Wage employer, and we offer a local government pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and flexible working opportunities. If you need to travel for work, we can provide pool cars if you’re near head office or pay travel expenses, so you are not out of pocket! Along with this, you can also access discounted gym/swim memberships and other employee benefits.

About the Role

As an Accounting Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Fife Cultural Trust and its Trading Subsidiary. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration, you’ll be responsible for preparing budgets, producing financial reports, managing financial ledgers, and ensuring accurate income and expenditure records. You’ll also provide expert financial guidance to non-financial managers, helping them navigate financial procedures with confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and financial statements.
• Producing and checking financial monitoring reports.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledger system.
• Supporting policy and procedure development alongside the Strategic Finance Manager.
• Leading and mentoring a Finance Assistant, ensuring compliance with financial policies and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

We need a proactive and detail-oriented individual who brings:

• Experience working in an accounting environment, ideally with some team management responsibilities.
• Qualifications at SCQF Level 7 (such as an HNC in Accountancy or equivalent).
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems like Sage or Xero.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A team-oriented approach, with the ability to support and guide colleagues.

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic role within a respected cultural organisation.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued.
• Flexible working options.
• Annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus 8 public holidays (fixed).

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a meaningful impact, please complete our application form and equal opportunities form and return them to the HR team at [e-mail].

OnFife is an equal opportunities employer.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The closing date for applications is 5pm 20 March 2025.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Entertainment Providers