Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant required in Elgin, 3 months + temporary role.

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established organisation based in Elgin, offering a supportive and professional working environment. The organisation has a strong local presence and a collaborative culture, providing an excellent platform for someone looking to build or further develop their career within finance. This Finance Assistant role offers an immediate start, a competitive rate of pay and an ongoing temporary contract of 3 months+.
Your new role
In your new role as Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day activities of the finance function, with a particular focus on purchase ledger processes. You will be responsible for processing a high volume of invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness at all times. A core element of the role will involve matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, as well as investigating and resolving any discrepancies that arise. You will also assist in maintaining accurate financial records and provide general support to the wider finance team, including involvement in ad-hoc tasks where required. This is a full-time, office-based position working 37 hours per week.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring previous experience in a finance, accounts or administrative position, ideally with exposure to invoice processing. You will have a high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills, allowing you to manage competing priorities effectively. You will be confident using Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with finance systems. Strong communication skills are essential, along with a proactive and team-oriented approach.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will gain the opportunity to work within a stable and supportive organisation in a full-time, office-based role. You will be able to further develop your finance skill set and gain valuable experience within an established team. You will receive a competitive rate of pay and be paid weekly via Hays. Throughout your contract you will accrue holiday pay to receive paid time off.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career