Salary : £36,000-£40,000 per annum FTE (£21,600-£24,000 for 0.6 FTE) The role : It is a varied role for a finance professional who also enjoys people work. Strategic financial direction sits with the CEO and Audit Committee, with your role providing the financial capability and information that supports it. Additional support and time off in lieu are provided during the audit period. What you'll do : What we're looking for : A qualified accountant, or part-qualified / qualified by substantial experience, able to lead an audit and meet statutory obligations. Strong management accounting, controls and compliance experience in a small or medium organisation. Confidence providing financial information and analysis to support senior decision-making. Comfortable using new finance tools and systems to support and improve decision-making. Ability to manage a day-to-day HR function, working with external HR consultants on specialist matters. Well organised, able to prioritise to deadlines and work effectively part-time across both areas. Desirable: Charity SORP and restricted-fund accounting knowledge; charity, cultural or events sector experience. HR experience or CIPD membership; experience with Xero and HR/payroll systems. What you'll do Produce monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee and Board. Prepare the annual budget and cash-flow forecast, and lead the annual external audit and statutory compliance. Support the CEO with financial information and analysis to inform strategy and decision-making. Maintain a strong control environment, and oversee VAT, tax, payroll and restricted-fund reporting. Carry out company secretarial duties and service the Audit Committee. Manage the day-to-day HR function - recruitment, onboarding, contracts, policies, absence and wellbeing - working with our external HR consultants on complex matters. Line manage and develop the Finance Assistant, and help foster a positive, inclusive culture. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining your relevant experience and suitability via our careers portal: https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/about-us/jobs-opportunities/ Closing date: 20 September 2026. Interviews will be held: w/c 23 September 2026. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early application is encouraged.Job Summary
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Hours : Part-time, 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
Location : Edinburgh - hybrid working available
Reporting to : CEO
Contract : Permanent
This is a finance-focused Finance & Human Resource Manager role, reporting to the CEO. On finance, you will hold professional responsibility for the integrity of our finances - management accounts, budgeting, the annual audit, statutory compliance, controls and governance - and provide the financial information and analysis that supports the CEO's decision-making, with a Finance Assistant handling day-to-day processing. On HR, you will manage our day-to-day people function, with our external HR consultants providing specialist advice on complex matters.
Produce monthly management accounts and quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee and Board.
Prepare the annual budget and cash-flow forecast, and lead the annual external audit and statutory compliance.
Support the CEO with financial information and analysis to inform strategy and decision-making.
Maintain a strong control environment, and oversee VAT, tax, payroll and restricted-fund reporting.
Carry out company secretarial duties; service the Audit Committee.
Manage the day-to-day HR function - recruitment, onboarding, contracts, policies, absence and wellbeing.
Line manage and develop the Finance Assistant.Job Requirements
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