We are hiring... Finance Officer

Wild Things; Findhorn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental charity is seeking a Finance Officer to assist in financial management and support for the CEO. This part-time position (14–21 hours/week) is based in Findhorn, offering a salary in the range of £26k–£34k (pro rata). Responsibilities include managing business accounts, budgeting, and payroll activities. The role offers hybrid working benefits, a pension plan, and 35 days of annual leave (pro rata).

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Company pension

35 days of annual leave

Discounts on holiday activities for children

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and bookkeeping.
• Strong skills in budgeting and grant compliance.
• Experience supporting senior management in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end business accounts and payroll activities.
• Support the CEO with budgeting and cash flow management.
• Compile and submit end-of-year accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Bookkeeping

Budgeting

Grant compliance

Payroll management

Job description

Wild Things is seeking a Finance Officer to join our team of environmental enthusiasts. Your contribution could make a real difference to communities and natural habitats across the North of Scotland.

Every charity needs strong financial management underpinning the efficiency and effectiveness of the many charitable programmes we provide. If you have financial skills, whether through management, accountancy, book‑keeping or other relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Position overview

Part time/permanent: 14‑21 hours per week. Salary £26‑34k (pro rata dependent on experience). Application deadline: 23rd January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage Wild Things monthly and year‑end business accounts, budgeting, grant compliance and payroll activities.
• Support the CEO in budgeting, cash flow, PAYE and compiling and submitting end‑of‑year accounts.

Qualifications & experience

What we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced finance professional to manage Wild Things finances, including monthly management accounts and bookkeeping, supporting the CEO in budgeting, cash flow, PAYE and compiling and submitting end‑of‑year accounts.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Company pension
• Beautiful office location on Findhorn Bay
• 35 days of annual leave per year (pro rata — including bank holidays)
• Discounts on holiday activities for children

Reporting & contact

Position reports directly to: Chief Executive Officer

To discuss the role or your potential application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch or call us on 01309 690 450. For queries related to the vacancy, email luke@wild‑things.org.uk.

Wild Things is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC251691 and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC251691.