Finance Assistant

3-Month Contract – £200 per day – Inside IR35 – Onsite 5 days per week – Kilmarnock

Harvey Nash's public sector client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on an initial 3-month contract.

The role will be based onsite five days per week initially, with the possibility of hybrid working as the contract progresses.

Key responsibilities:

• Processing financial transactions in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Supporting income and expenditure activities across the finance function
• Maintaining accurate financial records, systems and databases
• Assisting with reconciliations, payments and cash management processes
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and management information
• Providing guidance and support to budget holders and internal stakeholders
• Responding to finance-related enquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, procedures and governance requirements
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and administrative procedures
• Providing cross-team support to ensure a seamless finance service

Essential:

• HNC qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent finance experience
• Previous experience working within a finance, accounts or financial administration environment
• Experience delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and accounting processes
• Excellent administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent service
• The ability to analyse information and produce accurate, high-quality outputs with minimal supervision

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience of payroll processes
• Experience working within a large, complex or public sector organisation