Finance Officer

Scvo; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

LGBT Youth Scotland invites applications for a Part-time Finance Officer to support our charity's financial operations across Scotland. You will handle bookkeeping, financial administration and assist with reconciliations, ensuring robust controls.

Experience with Excel and QuickBooks Online is preferred, and confidentiality is essential. This role is remote with occasional travel to Glasgow for meetings, offering 30 hours per week and a pro-rata salary of £30,133–£33,215 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and financial administration.
• Understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and controls.
• Confidential handling of payroll and financial information.
• Charity or not-for-profit experience is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping and financial administration processes.
• Prepare reconciliations and support financial controls.
• Handle payroll information and confidentiality with care.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting and year-end processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial administration

Accounting principles

Financial controls

Independent work

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

## Finance Officer* LGBT Youth Scotland* Part time* £30,133 – £33,215 pro-rata* Remote: Home working, with occasional travel* Closing 17th November 2026* Advertised from 26th October 2026* Dependent on experience 30 hours per week#### RoleAre you an organised, detail-focused finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and wants to use yourskills to make a positive difference?We're looking for a motivated and reliable Finance Officer to join our team and play an important role insupporting the financial operations of the Charity. As a national charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people acrossScotland, our work makes a meaningful difference to the individuals and communities we serve. Behind that workis the need for accurate, effective and responsible financial management.We're looking for someone who:• Has demonstrable experience of bookkeeping and financial administration.• Has a good understanding of accounting principles, financial reconciliations and financial controls.• Is confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel (experience of QuickBooks Online would be anadvantage).• Is highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.• Is trustworthy, discreet and comfortable handling confidential financial and payroll information.• Can work independently, use initiative and communicate effectively with colleagues.Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, and an understanding of restricted funding, wouldbe particularly welcome, but is not essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who shares our valuesand wants to contribute to an organisation making a positive difference to LGBTQ+ young people's lives.You'll be joining a committed and supportive team, where your skills and contribution will be valued. You willalso have the opportunity to work in a varied finance role.#### Application notesClosing Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 (5pm)Interview Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026, in-person in GlasgowWe are passionate about equalities at LGBT Youth Scotland. This means that everyone is accepted for who they are,regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation,socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity. In line with our commitment to race equity and transinclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people and trans people. If youhave a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonableadjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.For more information and guidance on how to apply for this job visit lgbtyouth.org.uk/careers.We are an equal opportunities employer. Company Limited by guarantee SC244805, Scottish Charity SC024047.