Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

3-Month Contract - £200 per day - Inside IR35 - Onsite 5 days per week - Kilmarnock

Harvey Nash's public sector client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on an initial 3-month contract.

The role will be based onsite five days per week initially, with the possibility of hybrid working as the contract progresses.

Key responsibilities

Processing financial transactions in line with organisational policies and procedures

Supporting income and expenditure activities across the finance function

Maintaining accurate financial records, systems and databases

Assisting with reconciliations, payments and cash management processes

Supporting the preparation of financial reports and management information

Providing guidance and support to budget holders and internal stakeholders

Responding to finance-related enquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, procedures and governance requirements

Contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and administrative procedures

Providing cross-team support to ensure a seamless finance service

Essential

HNC qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent finance experience

Previous experience working within a finance, accounts or financial administration environment

Experience delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines

Strong knowledge of financial systems and accounting processes

Excellent administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent service

The ability to analyse information and produce accurate, high-quality outputs with minimal supervision

Desirable

Knowledge or experience of payroll processes

Experience working within a large, complex or public sector organisation