Finance Assistant

Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions are looking for an Finance Assistant to join our team delivering a 5 year project with Scottish Power Energy Networks in our office in Kilmarnock., This is Finance Assistant position is a permanent, full time role and will join an existing team to ensure admin, accounts, purchase order, accounts payable and payroll are processed efficiently. You should have experience in a similar role - ideally in the engineering, utilities (gas, electric, water), construction or housing sector.

Your previous roles may have been Finance Assistant, Administration Assistant, Account Co-ordinator, Admin Supervisor, or Office Manager, we need someone with a range of experience and skills who can adapt to business needs to deliver on time and correctly.

The hours are 8-4pm Monday to Friday, working from our office in Kilmarnock. The tasks and responsibilities are as follows -

- Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing calendars - Maintain and update office records and databases

- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and documents

- Process invoices and manage accounts payable

- Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions - Assist with payroll processing and employee timekeeping - Coordinate meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements - Order office supplies and maintain inventory

Proficient in data entry and experience with accounting software such as PeopleSoft, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or Workday

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Knowledge of financial services and basic accounting principles is a plus

Excellent communication skills are required, you will speaking to colleagues, clients and customers as well as dealing with subcontractors and suppliers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business that is working to improve and upgrade electrical supply connections for a huge area of Scotland.