Sports Bookkeeper

Overview:
The SSA is the independent voice and representative organisation for governing bodies of sport in Scotland; we exist to represent and champion our members. We work to ensure the interests of our members are represented across Government, Parliament, sportscotland, the voluntary sector and the wider sporting world and always ensure that we provide high quality and valued services to our members.

If you’re looking for a new and exciting financial role, which gives you the chance to make a real difference and to make an impact across Scottish sports – hopefully we have the role for you!

Closing date: 10am at 2nd May 2024. Interviews will be held on 10 May 2024 in Edinburgh

Part time position, ~25 hours/week (flexible)

Salary: £27,000-28,500 pro rata
Initial 12 Month Contract (with potential to extend)

Remote working with occasional in-person meetings in Edinburgh

The Scottish Sports Association (SSA) is searching for a Bookkeeper. If you’re looking for the following, this new and unique role might be perfect for you:

• A positive and supportive employer
• An employer that’s committed to flexible working
• A diverse and varied role
• To work with a friendly, fun and dynamic team
• To use your excellent communication and interpersonal skills while developing new skills and experiences
• To enjoy being organised and working with people
• The opportunity to make a difference
• A unique role within Scottish sport.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is energetic, enthusiastic and organised
• Is approachable and friendly with a can-do attitude
• Engages positively and works well within a team
• Has strong numeracy skills and previous bookkeeping experience
• Can add value to our team and provide valued support to our members.

The SSA is the independent voice and representative organisation for governing bodies of sport in Scotland; we exist to represent and champion our members. We work to ensure the interests of our members are represented across Government, Parliament, sportscotland, the voluntary sector and the wider sporting world and always ensure that we provide high quality and valued services to our members.

We are looking for the right fit for our team with strong demonstrable skills in key areas to join our team. While relevant qualifications/experience are required, finding the candidate with the right skills and characteristics is our priority. The Bookkeeper is a new and unique role within Scottish sport, providing assistance across the SSA’s role in supporting Scottish Governing Bodies of sport. For further information on the SSA please visit: www.thessa.org.uk

The SSA team operates on a hybrid/work from anywhere model, so the location for this post is flexible, although attendance at an occasional number of in-person meetings in Edinburgh will be required (with dates notified in advance). Please note that secondments will be considered for this position.

Applications for the role are requested by CV and covering letter, outlining your skills, abilities and any relevant work, volunteering, personal or educational experience in relation to the candidate specification.
No agencies please.

Applications, marked ‘private and confidential’, should be emailed to: marcin@thessa.org.uk

Closing date: 10am, 2 May 2024. Interviews will be held on 10 May 2024 in Edinburgh.

The SSA is proud to be a Living Wage employer.

The SSA is fully committed to the principles of equality and is responsible for ensuring that no member, employee, or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.

The SSA is passionate about being the best employer that we can be, and our flexibility is at the heart of this. We are proud of our high levels of employee motivation and retention, through putting our people first, wherever we can. We work with our team to understand what flexibility means to them, individually and collectively, to genuinely put wellbeing first.

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £27,000.00-£28,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
• bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 02/05/2024
Expected start date: 15/05/2024