Finance Assistant

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Hays are delighted to be working in partnership with a respected hospice organisation to recruit a Part-Time Finance Assistant for an immediate temporary assignment through to Christmas based on the outskirts of Edinburgh city centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for flexible, part-time hours within a rewarding environment where your contribution will support an organisation making a real difference in the local community.

Supporting the finance team, you will be responsible for a range of financial administration and cash handling duties, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

• Processing and reconciling cash receipts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets
• Posting financial transactions using Sage 200
• Assisting with banking administration and related paperwork
• Updating donor and Gift Aid information within internal systems
• Responding to finance-related queries from colleagues across the organisation
• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Administering petty cash processes and associated reconciliations
• Providing general support to the finance function as required

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a finance, accounts or administrative support position. You will be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to work accurately when dealing with financial information.

• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, helpful and professional approach
• Experience using accounting software, ideally Sage 200, would be advantageous

• Immediate start opportunity
• Part-time hours of approximately 20-22.5 hours per week.
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to a well-respected charitable organisation