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.