Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
Ayrshire
Temp Contract

As a Finance Assistant, you will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions and maintaining efficient day-to-day finance operations. Working as part of a busy finance team, you will help deliver an effective and high-quality financial service while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase invoices, staff expense claims, and supplier payments accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Raise sales invoices and support credit control activities, ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and financial records to maintain financial accuracy.
• Assist with month-end processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Respond promptly and professionally to finance-related enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities by preparing and collating financial information.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, organisational policies, and internal controls.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team and contribute to process improvements.

• Previous experience within a finance, accounts, or administrative role.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, invoice processing, and general finance administration.
• Excellent numerical skills with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using finance or accounting systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
• Professional, reliable, and able to manage confidential financial information with discretion.
• A proactive team player with a flexible approach and a commitment to delivering an efficient finance support service.