F&C 1877 - G2 Finance Assistant

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a highly motivated Finance Assistant to join their Finance Team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment with training available. Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and a keen eye for detail, with options for flexible working post-training.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Public holidays (up to 10 days)

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discounts, including cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy support

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.
• Demonstrated skills in numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and system support within the Finance Team.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize financial processes.

Skills

Excel

Numeracy

Attention to Detail

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Finance Team.

The post is for a Finance Assistant who would work within a small team providing financial and system support across the Council’s Resources.

Experience of working in Finance is preferred but not essential, as training on our systems will be provided. You must be skilled in the use of Excel and demonstrate numeracy and attention to detail.

The position is based at Almada Street, Hamilton. After an initial training and induction period, you will have the option to work from home, with attendance in the office as needed.

Application instructions:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviors framework: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing.

Note: We do not accept CVs. Any additional information should be uploaded under supporting documents.

Application process: Apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information:

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

A Level 1 disclosure check is required prior to employment.

Applicants should explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements under the disability confident scheme.

We support members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, as outlined in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days of annual leave
• Public holidays (up to 10 days)
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working and leave, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Additional support benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program