Financial Control & Compliance Analyst (VAT & Gift Aid)

ASVA; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust for Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking a Finance professional to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and contributing to VAT and Gift Aid accounting. The role offers exposure to monthly processes, internal controls, and external audit requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will help embed robust processes, support monthly close, and develop technical accounting knowledge towards a professional qualification

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Knowledge of VAT and Gift Aid treatments.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Develops technical accounting knowledge through training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance robust financial processes and controls.
• Deliver high standards of financial accuracy and compliance by deadlines.
• Foster relationships across the Trust to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Support Trust-wide projects as required by the Finance Manager.
• Work toward individual objectives set with the Finance Manager.
• Develop technical accounting knowledge through self-study and practice.
• Ensure correct VAT and Gift Aid accounting across the Trust.

Skills

Financial reporting

VAT

Gift Aid

Accounting principles

Job description

The National Trust for Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking a Finance professional to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and contributing to VAT and Gift Aid accounting. The role offers exposure to monthly processes, internal controls, and external audit requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will help embed robust processes, support monthly close, and develop technical accounting knowledge towards a professional qualification