Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant| 6-Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid - Scotland Start ASAP*

 

Day Rate: £120

About the Role

• Provide financial advice, technical guidance, and decision support across the business.
• Handle transactional processing and analytics.
• Prepare budgets, finance reports, business plans, statutory returns, and annual accounts.
• Liaise with auditors, HMRC, and Scottish Government on allocations and governance.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements.

Main Duties

Join the Governance & Operational Team focusing on:

• Managing transactional processes (AP, AR, treasury, payroll).
• Producing statutory returns and annual accounts.
• Designing and supervising financial controls.

Key tasks include:

• Process and match invoices to purchase orders.
• Handle invoice queries and expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Set up new customers/suppliers.
• Support budget holders and audits.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Administrative experience in finance or similar environment.
• Knowledge of invoice processing.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and committed to development.
• Basic accounting knowledge and GDPR awareness.
• Excellent customer service and Microsoft 365 skills.

Desirable

• Experience with eFinancials, PECOS.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Understanding GDPR in data storage.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact.
• Experience supporting online meetings/events.
• Background in health, social care, or education.

This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.