About the role

As an experienced Bookkeeper with proven track record, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of finance in relation to the charity and its projects.

It is essential that you are IT literate and have experience of Sage One / Xero and Microsoft Office applications. As part of a small staff team, you should be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision and possess a flexible attitude regarding whatever presents itself from day to day.

Experience, knowledge and understanding of charitable bookkeeping is essential.

Office hours are usually between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday with half hour for lunch. The work pattern of the successful applicant will be negotiated with the General Manager but must facilitate the smooth running of the charity and its financial operations.

Reporting to the General Manager, accountant and Board of Directors you will possess the following skills and attributes.

Core Duties

• Preparation and posting of sales invoices
• Posting of purchase invoices and monthly supplier reconciliations
• Processing of receipts and payments
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconciliation of monthly management report

Other duties include:

Charity Finance

• Assisting with the day-to-day accounting using SAGE One or Xero
• Processing payments using the Charity’s Internet Banking System
• Depositing receipts at the Trust’s bank
• Management of petty cash
• Assisting with sales and purchase ledgers including for the two micro businesses within the Charity
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting
• Preparation of schedules for year-end examination/audit with support from the Trusts accountant
• Other finance/accounts related tasks, as required
• Assistance with financial data required for monthly report to Charity Board

Project Finance

• Assisting with the financial control and reporting for projects
• Assisting with claims for grants and submission of relevant claims/invoices
• Trust Finance Administration
• Word processing of documents/letters (Microsoft Office Word 2007)
• Maintenance of finance information filing
• Assisting the staff team with the preparation of the Annual Report

Key Skills Required

• General bookkeeping and accounting including use of Sage One or Xero including payroll
• IT knowledge and competence
• Knowledge of accounting and reporting requirements specific to charitable accounting · Knowledge of accounts including year-end processes, statutory accounts, double entry journals and payroll.
• Understanding of banking processes
• Accounting systems and procedures
• Office management
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to work as part of a small team

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Job Purpose

• Work with Lambhill Stables staff to plan and implement a seasonal growing plan, clearly setting out visible plans within the Community Garden so that volunteers can work together and independently.
• Work with existing volunteers and young people to co-create a progressive volunteer programme so that those volunteering have a clear pathway to progressing into designated roles that support the effective community learning programme.
• Implement a hands-on, experiential learning programme to enable volunteers, residents and workshop participants to acquire new and develop their skills and knowledge so that they can carry out their role with confidence, and independently.

About the role

We are seeking to engage an experienced community gardener who is passionate about involving the community in growing plants, herbs, vegetables, and composting. The Community Gardener will support the implementation of a year-round programme of planting. The proactive engagement of volunteers, school children and families is integral to this programme, so that they can engage confidently and work independently, understanding the practicalities of gardening and horticultural practices.

You will be responsible for planning and facilitating practical workshops, engaging and leading volunteers, and helping to maintain the Community Garden working alongside out Landscaper and trainees. Workshops and hands-on sessions will focus on facilitating the development of basic gardening skills, with an emphasis on plant cultivation and habitat development. Additionally, you are encouraged to incorporate

creative elements engaging in nature-based crafts, for example, making seasonal festive wreaths, bug hotels and bird feeders.

Lambhill Stables has an established and well-developed community garden incorporating food growing and nature-based projects that seek to engage people of all ages and backgrounds, including:

• Weekly volunteer groups that encourage community participation and provide a restorative space for those who with additional needs or socially excluded.
• Seasonal food growing for use in our Community Cafe
• Environmental education for visiting school aged groups who learn about food growing, horticulture and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter with demonstrable experience in sound horticultural practices (particularly food-growing) who thrives in taking the initiative to deliver creative workshops within a community setting.

The successful candidate should be able to communicate clearly, work methodically to encourage participants to improve their confidence and ability learn new skills and exchange their know-how with others.

A key aspect of the Community Gardener role is the engagement and training of local volunteers – some of whom may be vulnerable – to grow and learn in a practical and experiential context. You will relish the challenge of getting people of diverse backgrounds excited about gardening, nature and food growing.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic community setting built on an ethos of dignity and inclusivity, that would suit a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. The post is subject to pre-employment reference and PVG check.

Additional Duties

• Support with maintaining the garden space to ensure it is safe, secure, and well-presented at all times.
• Ensure all organisational health and safety policies and procedures are followed, reporting and mitigating any risks as they arise.

We are looking to recruit new members to join our Board of Trustees.

We are looking for dynamic and committed individuals that are passionate and enthusiastic about meeting the needs of our community.

To find out more about volunteering to be a Trustee Board Member, please contact ADMIN@LAMBHILLSTABLES.ORG, you can send your CV, or request an informal chat to find out more about what the role entails.

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Job Purpose

• Seek out new local volunteers/ students and manage;
  • Recruitment of new volunteers including PVG/Disclosure checks
  • Publicity and liaison with different referring agencies and universities/colleges
  • Inductions and regular reviews for each volunteer
• Participate in seeking funding for the development of the project.
• Participate in the development of corporate volunteering.
• Host visits from community/youth/health/social work sectors, developing activities to suit each group.
• Liaising with the Lambhill Stables team with regard to monitoring and recording all volunteer activity with a view to reporting back to funders.
• Liaise with the various departments of activity and tutors involved with volunteers to ensure that tasks are suited to the volunteers carrying them out and that opportunities for feedback and training are provided.
• Develop the “volunteer pathway” collaboratively with tutors. Providing progression for individual volunteers.
• Encourage volunteers to take initiative, work independently and support them in trying new activities.
• Motivate volunteers through recognition and feedback and encourage them to take ownership of their area of work.
• Develop different ways of accrediting volunteers.
• Review and update volunteer policies and documents when needed.
• Work in line with the policies and procedure of Lambhill Stables.

Job Requirements

Personal Qualities

• Flexible, confident, self-motivated and of cheerful disposition.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.                                 
• Excellent written, presentational, and verbal communication skills.           
• Team player, open, friendly, positive, and participative.                                                     
• High level of energy and commitment.
• Assertive and proactive personality, who is solutions focussed and proactive in raising issues as they occur.