Are you organised, numerate, and looking for a role where your skills support meaningful environmental and community work in Argyll?

We're looking for a Finance and Operations Assistant/Officer to join our small, friendly team at ACT.

The details

• Salary: £24,479 - £29,000 FTE depending on skills and experience
• Hours: Full time (35 hours). This post is suitable for job share
• Location: Flexible. You can work remotely or from our office at Kilmory, Lochgilphead. A working from home allowance is available for home-based candidates. Candidates should either live in Argyll or be prepared to travel to Argyll reasonably regularly
• Interviews: Week beginning 13th July, online or in person. 
• Closing date: Monday 6th July, 2026

About the role

This is a key support role sitting at the heart of everything we do, keeping our projects well resourced, organised, and running smoothly. Day-to-day tasks include:

• Monthly payroll preparation
• Processing income and charges using SAGE
• Invoice preparation and credit control
• Purchasing and procurement support
• Expenses processing and travel bookings
• Financial information for grant claims
• Supporting project budget preparation and maintenance
• Bank reconciliation
• General operational support (annual leave, timesheets, etc.)

About you

We're looking for someone with good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a flexible, positive approach. You don't need to tick every box, and training can be provided, but ideally you'll bring some of the following:

• Experience managing a purchasing cycle (invoicing, cost estimates, managing creditors)
• Experience with SAGE accounting software
• Payroll experience
• Experience working with grant-funded projects and financial reporting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, ACT's work

To apply

Please download the job description and application form.

Job Description

Application Form

The deadline to apply is Monday 6th July, 2026.

Please send your completed application form to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the role please contact us at the same address.

ACT is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO SCO44733) committed to Fair Work First principles.