Part-Time – 21 hours per week
Are you organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with numbers? Do you want your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives – not just the bottom line?
Established in 2016, The Ridge Dunbar is a medium-sized charity incorporating income-generating social enterprises. We are a vibrant and inclusive community working together to overcome wide-ranging societal challenges and support positive change in one another’s lives.
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Finance Administrator to support the smooth running of our finance function. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with financial information, keeping systems organised, and supporting colleagues across the organisation in a role that helps deliver meaningful impact in our community.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation. You will help ensure that financial records are accurate, up to date and maintained in line with Scottish charity law, OSCR requirements and our internal financial procedures. Your work will contribute to the strong financial management that underpins the sustainability and growth of The Ridge.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Process income and expenditure accurately and maintain records of financial transactions
- Raise and process invoices, manage accounts payable and receivable, and process payments in line with agreed procedures
- Maintain purchase and sales ledgers and support day-to-day financial administration
- Prepare bank transactions and carry out regular reconciliations
- Support payroll processing and maintain payroll and pension records
- Process staff expenses and volunteer claims in line with organisational policies
- Assist the Finance Manager with financial reporting, management accounts and audit preparation
- Help maintain accurate records for restricted and unrestricted funds and support funder reporting where required
- Ensure financial records are accurate, organised and audit-ready
The Finance Administrator role is an important part of our organisation’s success. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will help ensure our financial systems run smoothly and effectively, supporting good financial governance and administration across the charity.
Above all, your work will help ensure that The Ridge can continue to transform the lives of many of our town’s most vulnerable residents.
Position
Part-Time – 21 hours per week
Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 (Pro-rata £19,800 – £22,200) depending on experience
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
NEST Pension
6.6 weeks annual leave including 8 days public holidays (pro-rata)
Interested?
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to contribute to The Ridge’s work.
Dive into the job details and see if this could be the perfect fit for you!
Please send your CV and a short covering letter or email explaining why you’re interested in the role to chrisann@the-ridge.org.uk.
Application deadline: midnight, Sunday 22 March 2026