Finance Assistant

Temporary 12 months

35 hours per week

Trialling hybrid with 3 days in the office

EVH Grade 6

£33,409- £36,523

Close: Wednesday 15 May 2024 at noon

Interviews: Wednesday 22 May 2024

We are seeking a highly skilled, enthusiastic and dynamic finance individual to work in the Finance Department. The role of the Finance Assistant is integral to ensuring that our finance service operates smoothly and meets statutory requirements. With an annual turnover of in excess £7m and 59 members of staff, this is a challenging and varied post with an excellent salary and conditions of service.

Reporting to the Finance Manager the duties will include responsibility for the purchase and sales ledger processing functions, nominal ledger reconciliations together with carrying out a range of day to day finance tasks. Part of the role will also assist in the development of standard reports and provide ad hoc information to all departments. The successful applicant will have:

Experience of purchase and sales ledger
Excellent spreadsheet and data management skills
Excellent communication skills
Previous experience of working within finance and using accounting software packages
Strong IT skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft
Previous experience of working within social housing is desirable but not required as training will be provided

A Basic Disclosure Scotland check will be taken up for this post.

EVH Conditions of Service, flexible working hours and generous holiday entitlement are offered. Linstone is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

CV's not accepted.