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:
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
- 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
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