Finance Assistant

Overview

Location: National Headquarters, Edinburgh
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking two proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistants to join our Accounts Payable and Receivable team, based at our National Headquarters in Edinburgh.

We currently have one permanent position and one fixed-term position for 12 months. Flexible working arrangements are currently under review; however, attendance in the office will be required for at least one day per week.

• Process high volumes of invoices efficiently to support timely supplier payments and effective query resolution.
• Raise charges to public and private organisations for services provided, ensuring prompt, accurate invoicing and adherence to debt collection procedures.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in learning new systems.
• Excellent telephone manner, accurate data entry skills, and strong keyboard capability.
• Experience with purchase ordering and finance systems within a finance team (desirable).
• A collaborative approach with strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and external partners.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK.

It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visas as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the  website here. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK BEFORE submitting your application form.

The Scottish Ambulance Service will not sponsor visas; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

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To apply , click Apply Now and follow the instructions. All communication will be sent via email—please check both your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interview dates have been scheduled for Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July 2026.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.