Finance Assistant

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Location: Kilmarnock\n
Contract: Temporary for an initial 12 weeks – may extend\n
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm, 35 hours per week\n
Salary: £17.76 per hour\n
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\n We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Finance Assistant to join our client’s Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality finance service that supports the organisation's strategic objectives and ensures effective financial governance.\n
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\n Working closely with the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial operations, maintaining robust financial processes and providing excellent service to colleagues across the organisation.\n
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About the Role:\n
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\n As a Finance Assistant, you will:\n
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• Support the development and continuous improvement of finance systems, procedures and processes across income and expenditure functions
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• Maintain robust financial processes that provide effective support to budget holders
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• Build positive working relationships with budget holders to ensure financial services meet operational needs
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• Ensure compliance with the organisation's Financial Regulations, operational procedures and procurement policies
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• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, management information and papers to support strategic decision-making
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• Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring all purchases and payments comply with organisational procedures
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• Promote value for money and support compliant procurement activities
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• Maintain finance systems, databases and administrative processes to ensure an efficient and effective finance service
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• Provide cross-team support across finance functions and work flexibly across multiple sites when required
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• Deliver professional, customer-focused support by telephone, email and in person
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• Support effective cash management and maintain appropriate financial security controls
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• Contribute to the implementation of organisational policies relating to finance, quality, health and safety, risk management, equality, diversity and inclusion
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About You:\n
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\n We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who is committed to delivering an excellent finance service.\n
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Key skills and experience:\n
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• HNC in Accounting, Finance or a related subject, or equivalent relevant experience within a complex finance environment
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• Evidence of continuing professional development
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• An understanding of finance operations within a large, complex organisation
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• Knowledge of financial systems and accounting software
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• A sound understanding of delivering efficient, high-quality financial support
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• Knowledge of payroll processes would be advantageous
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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• Excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
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• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
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• The ability to analyse financial information and present it clearly with minimal supervision
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• Flexibility to work across multiple sites as required
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• Experience of working within a finance or accounts environment
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• A proven ability to deliver accurate work within demanding timescales
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• Experience of providing financial support within a customer-focused organisation
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\n If you are an organised finance professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of financial governance, we would love to hear from you.\n