Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: East Renfrewshire (on-site 5 days)
Salary: up to £26,000 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the company:

Iconic Resourcing Accountancy & Finance Division are representing a dynamic and successful energy company, dedicated to providing energy-efficient solutions across East Renfrewshire, who are looking to add a motivated Finance Assistant to their successful team in the the smooth running of accounts payable and various finance-related duties.

Role Overview:

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance department, focusing on administration tasks and assisting with daily finance operations. This role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and assisting with financial reports. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to support the team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payments to suppliers and contractors. Key duties surround:

• Ensure accuracy of all finance-related information and records.
• Ensure timely processing of customer and supplier payments.
• Review and monitor expense claim submissions to ensure they are correct.
• Ensure purchase orders are raised as necessary, and invoicing records are maintained accurately.
• Liaise with department managers on finance-related queries.
• Identify and address discrepancies in financial data or information within the business.
• Generate and distribute weekly reports and updates.
• Keep both the Management Systems and CRM system up to date at all times.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Manage company shared accounts mailboxes.
• Maintain and update invoice records on Sage Business Cloud.
• Organise and file both physical and digital paperwork.
• Scan and archive business-related documents.
• Coordinate training for operatives and other employees.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance administration or administration role with a finance focus
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with financial software (Sage Business Cloud preferred) and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, with a problem-solving attitude and a willingness to learn.

Offering a competitive salary, alongside real progression opportunities and support to gain professional qualifications within the role.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for an exciting opportunity within a prestigious educational setting, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Becky Taylor at Iconic Resourcing Ltd. for a confidential discussion.

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.