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Finance Assistant

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Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library
Earlston, East Ayrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£17 - £17 Hourly
Temporary
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.
Key Skills & Experience:

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.
For more information, please reach out to Codie Smith at Pertemps

Reference: 225298676

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Finance Assistant

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Posted on Jun 26, 2026 by CV-Library

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Earlston, East Ayrshire, Ayrshire and Arran, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£17 - £17 Hourly
Temporary
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.
Key Skills & Experience:

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.
For more information, please reach out to Codie Smith at Pertemps
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Reference: 225298676

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