Senior Finance Assistant (30 HOURS PER WEEK)
Location: Broxburn
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent, Part Time (6 hours per day Mon-Fri)
Pay: Up to £38k (pro rata for part time)
Love working with numbers but want a role that actually means something? Confident managing finances, but also able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy?
Office Angels are recruiting for a high-impact, finance-led role within the care industry, where your expertise wont just sit behind a desk - it will directly support vital services and make a real difference every single day.
The Opportunity
This is a finance-first role at the heart of a care setting - where your ability to manage income, control costs, and drive efficiency directly supports the quality of care delivered.
You’ll take ownership of everything from invoicing and funding reconciliation to cost monitoring and financial reporting, becoming a key player in the operational and commercial success of the service.
Alongside this, you’ll be working in an environment where situations can sometimes be emotionally challenging. Whether supporting families or managing sensitive information, you’ll need to bring resilience, empathy, and professionalism to everything you do.
What Youll Be Doing
Finance (Your Core Focus)
* Owning resident billing, funding arrangements, and invoicing
* Tracking payments, managing debt, and reconciling Local Authority funding
* Managing supplier invoices, purchase orders, and petty cash
* Monitoring payroll data, agency spend, and staffing costs
* Producing reports, supporting budgets, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
Operations & Administration
* Managing admissions, contracts, and records
* Keeping systems accurate, organised, and audit‑ready
* Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of a busy care environment
People & Compliance
* Supporting recruitment administration and onboarding
* Coordinating compliance requirements including PVG and enhanced disclosure checks
* Assisting with staff records, payroll queries, and rota‑related admin
Communication & Coordination
* Acting as a key contact for families and external professionals
* Handling sensitive conversations with confidence and empathy
* Keeping communication flowing across teams and stakeholders
What Were Looking For
* Finance/accounting qualification preferred
* Strong experience in finance or finance‑led administration
* Highly organised, reliable, detail‑focused, and commercially aware
* Able to confidently manage sensitive and emotionally challenging situations
* A proactive, hands‑on approach with a "take ownership" mindset
* Passion for process improvement/optimisation
* Strong communication skills with the ability to balance empathy and professionalism
Important Information
Due to the nature of this role within the care industry, you must be willing to undergo PVG and enhanced disclosure checks.
Why Apply?
* A genuinely impactful role where your work makes a difference
* High level of responsibility and autonomy
* A chance to combine financial expertise with meaningful, people‑focused work
We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyones chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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