Finance Assistant

Overview

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with a background in transactional processing and accounts administration? We're recruiting a Finance Operational Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive public sector finance team for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact work within a respected national organisation that supports workforce development, digital innovation, and operational excellence in the health and care sector.

• Work as part of the Governance & Operational Finance Team, supporting the day-to-day management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle expense processing and treasury tasks.
• Perform invoice matching and query resolution.
• Set up customer and supplier accounts.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit reviews.
• Rotate tasks with two other colleagues to ensure efficient, accurate processing and service delivery.

• Previous experience in a finance or business support role.
• Knowledge of invoice processing and basic accounting principles.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads independently.
• Strong customer service approach and excellent communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and values-driven attitude.

• Experience in at least two of the following:
  Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, Treasury, Expenses.
• Familiarity with eFinancials, PECOS, or similar finance systems.
• Experience with in healthcare, social care, or education sectors.
• Knowledge of GDPR and handling sensitive data appropriately.

If you have the skills, experience, and motivation to contribute to a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your next meaningful assignment!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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