We’re Hiring: Finance Assistant

Fri 02nd October 2026


Job Title: Finance Assistant

Salary: £26,228 – £27,000 per annum (£18,359.60 – £18,900 pro rata for 26.25 hours per week)

Location: The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF with flexible hybrid options

Travel: May be required between Impact Art’s projects

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Responsible for: N/A

Working hours: 26.25 hours per week (0.7FTE) between Monday – Friday

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 9am

Interview dates: Friday 30th October 2026 at The Boardwalk

Expected start date: As soon as possible

See the job pack for full details

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The Role

The Finance Assistant will contribute to the effective and efficient financial and administrative management of Impact Arts.

Main Responsibilities

  • To process purchase invoices and manage purchase order system via apps, Xero and bank
  • To process subsistence payments for project participants and assist with payroll for sessional staff wages
  • To assist with online payments and preparation of weekly supplier payment runs, in line with Impact Arts’ spend policy
  • To reconcile and issue all sales & venue hire invoices
  • To carry out credit control
  • To administer and reconcile petty cash, prepaid cards and banking feeds
  • To deposit cheques and cash at the bank
  • To assist with financial reporting as per project and funder requirements
  • To support with the induction of new employees
  • To work with the Finance Manager to document and improve systems and procedures
  • To assist with the central administration systems of Impact Arts, ensuring that financial processes and procedures are embedded across the staff team as well as ensuring that written procedures/ how to guides are documented and kept updated
  • To assist the Finance Manager and Head of Finance & Corporate Services in tasks as directed
  • To assist with all month end, quarter end, year end and audit processes
  • To help maintain GDPR compliance within the finance filing system
  • You will be expected to be proactive and use own initiative and judgement to prioritise daily tasks and use this judgement to forward plan in the short to medium term.
  • To represent Impact Arts at events
  • To participate in training, meetings and events as required
  • To support and promote Impact Arts’ Values

Person Specification

Impact Arts is looking for people with the following qualities, experience, knowledge and competencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Relevant qualification in finance/accountancy/bookkeeping, HND or above OR minimum 2 years’ experience working within a finance role

Desirable:

  • Experience of Xero Accounts, Xero payroll, Hubdoc and Approval Max (training will be provided)

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Efficient IT skills including Office 365 & Teams especially Excel & Outlook
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and planning skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment and ability to understand the importance and the meeting of deadlines
  • An understanding of confidentiality in handling sensitive personal data
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective team-working skills
  • Good time management
  • Ability to relate to and communicate with a wide range of people

Personal Skills & Qualities

This role requires someone who is enthusiastic, friendly, well organised, self-motivated and able to demonstrate exemplary customer service.

You will have the ability to work as a team and on your own initiative and the ability to work to deadlines, prioritise, manage a busy workload and be punctual.

You will be open-minded, fair and non-judgmental, share Impact Arts’ vision and values and have a genuine interest in the arts.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday October 20 2026. Please read the job pack in full and submit your completed application in an email to jobs@impactarts.co.uk by this deadline. (Please note we do not accept CVs.)

Good luck!

Impact Arts is a community arts charity based in Scotland. Since 1994, we’ve been delivering creative arts and support programmes for children, young people, adults, families, and older people who are facing disadvantages or barriers to progress in life. Our mission is to tackle inequalities, address poverty, and transform lives through art and creativity.  

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