Finance Assistant

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:

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

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

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