Finance Assistant
Paisley
£14.42 per hour
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance Assistant to join a small, close-knit finance team. This role is intended to provide additional support across the function, helping to stabilise workloads and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys variety, working collaboratively, and getting involved across all areas of finance.
This is a 3 month temporary contract to support our client during their busy period.
Working Hours
* Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
* Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
* 1-hour lunch break
* 39 hours per week
Benefits
* Supportive and friendly team environment
* Opportunity to gain broad, hands-on finance experience
* Exposure to multiple areas of the finance function
* Ongoing training and support
The Role
You will support the Finance Director and wider team with a range of transactional finance duties, contributing to the efficient running of the department.
* Process invoices and support general finance administration
* Assist with weekly payroll (approx. 100 operatives)
* Assist with monthly payroll (approx. 60 staff)
* Input high volumes of data from paper timesheets
* Support purchase ledger activities
* Support sales ledger activities
* Provide cover during holidays and busy periods
* Handle incoming telephone calls as part of the team
* Assist with general transactional finance duties
* Act as an all-rounder across the finance function
About You
* Strong experience in a transactional finance role
* Comfortable with payroll processes and high-volume data entry
* Experience working within a small or SME environment preferred
* Flexible and willing to support across multiple areas
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
📩 To apply or find out more, contact:
Nicole Wilson
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