Finance Assistant; Part-Time

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Finance Assistant

JOB TYPE: Part‑Time – 21 hours per week.

Centred is a progressive charitable company based in the Highlands that supports people through mental ill health toward mental well‑being. Our services are based in Caithness, Easter Ross, Inverness, and Lochaber. Centred Recovery Centre, based in Inverness, is a centre that provides support and accommodation for up to 23 service users.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part‑Time Finance Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in finance administration and demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you will provide day‑to‑day finance administration support across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for processing transactions, preparing invoices, maintaining asset registers, and supporting payroll functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing sales and purchase transactions via Xero and Dext.
• Ensuring all invoices are authorised and coded correctly.
• Maintaining service user Self‑Directed Support accounts using Excel spreadsheets.
• Handling payments and monitoring petty cash.
• Making bank payments to staff and suppliers via RBS Bankline.

• Supporting the preparation of the monthly payroll.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date payroll records on Sage 50 Payroll.

• Answering incoming calls to Head Office as part of a shared daily responsibility.
• Recording and administering company credit card usage.
• Maintaining the asset register.
• Processing all staff expense claims.

• Undertaking relevant training and professional development as required.
• Performing other reasonable duties as determined by the Line Manager.

At Centred, we value our people and offer a rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Relaxed dress code and town centre office space
• 32 days’ paid holiday a year (pro‑rate), increasing up to 35 days
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme and access to health and wellbeing support
• Great social events including Christmas Party & Summer Events
• The chance to make a real difference in your community

• Ability to work with people at all levels.
• Financial acumen with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills to maximise productivity.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach.

• Demonstrable experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite (particularly Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows file/folder management.
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll, Xero, and Dext systems (preferred).

If you are passionate about mental health and empowering others, Centred doesn’t just offer a job, we offer a career.

Join our sector‑leading charity and help us bring our vision to life.

Centred is fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Closing date: 9th July

Interviews scheduled to take place week commencing the 13th July