Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Kilmarnock Contract: Temporary for an initial 12 weeks – may extend Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm, 35 hours per week Salary: £17.76 per hour

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Finance Assistant to join our client’s Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality finance service that supports the organisation's strategic objectives and ensures effective financial governance.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial operations, maintaining robust financial processes and providing excellent service to colleagues across the organisation.

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will

Support the development and continuous improvement of finance systems, procedures and processes across income and expenditure functions

Maintain robust financial processes that provide effective support to budget holders

Build positive working relationships with budget holders to ensure financial services meet operational needs

Ensure compliance with the organisation's Financial Regulations, operational procedures and procurement policies

Assist in the preparation of financial reports, management information and papers to support strategic decision-making

Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring all purchases and payments comply with organisational procedures

Promote value for money and support compliant procurement activities

Maintain finance systems, databases and administrative processes to ensure an efficient and effective finance service

Provide cross-team support across finance functions and work flexibly across multiple sites when required

Deliver professional, customer-focused support by telephone, email and in person

Support effective cash management and maintain appropriate financial security controls

Contribute to the implementation of organisational policies relating to finance, quality, health and safety, risk management, equality, diversity and inclusion

About You

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who is committed to delivering an excellent finance service.

Key skills and experience

HNC in Accounting, Finance or a related subject, or equivalent relevant experience within a complex finance environment

Evidence of continuing professional development

An understanding of finance operations within a large, complex organisation

Knowledge of financial systems and accounting software

A sound understanding of delivering efficient, high-quality financial support

Knowledge of payroll processes would be advantageous

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Excellent customer service skills and a professional approach

High standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

The ability to analyse financial information and present it clearly with minimal supervision

Flexibility to work across multiple sites as required

Experience of working within a finance or accounts environment

A proven ability to deliver accurate work within demanding timescales

Experience of providing financial support within a customer-focused organisation

If you are an organised finance professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of financial governance, we would love to hear from you.