Job Description
Are you Immediately available and looking for a new role?Do you have experience in an Accounts or Finance Assistant role?Are you looking for part-time?Pertemps are working with a key client based in Ayrshire who are looking for finance assistant to join them on an on-going temporary basis. This role will be crucial in providing assistance to support the wider financial team and team leaders. This role will be part-time. 20/25hours per week. The salary for this role is around £25k pro rata however it does depend on previous experience. The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in an accounts assistant or finance based role or a related degree. This post will also be dealing with several members of the organisation so excellent communication and interpersonal skills is desired. Main Duties
- Support the development of the income or expenditure functions, which will include systems, procedures and policies, in order to underpin the efficient and effective management of the finance service.
- Maintain robust operational financial processes within the organisation in order to ensure that all budget holders are supported appropriately.
- Liaise with budget holders to identify, develop and support the delivery of the financial service to meet the requirements of service users.
- Ensure Financial Regulations and Operational Procedures are maintained at all times.
- Support the Finance team leaders and Head of Financial Services in the preparation of reports and other papers to assist in the strategic development of Finance.
- Ensure all transactions (e.g. purchase of or payment for goods and services) are processed in accordance with policies and processes.
- Ensure that value for money is achieved at all times and that procurement activities are undertaken in accordance with policies.
- Support the effective maintenance of relevant systems and databases to ensure the efficient performance of the full range of Finance service activities.
- Maintain effective administration procedures and systems to underpin the efficient performance of the full range of Finance service activities.
- Participate fully as a member of the Finance Team providing cross-cover and support as required where necessary.
- Provide high-quality customer focussed assistance for all enquiries, by phone or in person to support the activities of the finance function.
- Support the maintenance of robust security arrangements and effective cash management procedures at all times within the finance office.
- Any other duties as required by Management
Candidate Requirements
- Educated to HNC level or equivalent qualification or relevant experience in a complex finance related environment.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicates in a range of formats
- The ability to plan and prioritise a range of work activities, involving personal and confidential information, meet deadlines and work to tight timescales.
- Customer focussed and the ability to provide a professional service at all times.