Finance Assistant| 6-Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid - Scotland Start ASAP*
Day Rate: £120
About the Role
* Provide financial advice, technical guidance, and decision support across the business.
* Handle transactional processing and analytics.
* Prepare budgets, finance reports, business plans, statutory returns, and annual accounts.
* Liaise with auditors, HMRC, and Scottish Government on allocations and governance.
* Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
Main Duties
Join the Governance & Operational Team focusing on:
* Managing transactional processes (AP, AR, treasury, payroll).
* Producing statutory returns and annual accounts.
* Designing and supervising financial controls.
Key tasks include:
* Process and match invoices to purchase orders.
* Handle invoice queries and expenses.
* Reconcile supplier statements.
* Set up new customers/suppliers.
* Support budget holders and audits.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Administrative experience in finance or similar environment.
* Knowledge of invoice processing.
* Strong time management and ability to work independently and in teams.
* Flexible, detail-oriented, and committed to development.
* Basic accounting knowledge and GDPR awareness.
* Excellent customer service and Microsoft 365 skills.
Desirable
* Experience with eFinancials, PECOS.
* Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
* Understanding GDPR in data storage.
* Ability to handle confidential information with tact.
* Experience supporting online meetings/events.
* Background in health, social care, or education.
This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.