F&C 1877 - G2 Finance Assistant - 1877-405824861

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant within their Finance Team. The role involves providing financial support across various resources with training available for those lacking direct experience. Candidates must demonstrate skills in Excel, numeracy, and attention to detail while enjoying various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enrolment in the local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Employee discounts, including cinema discounts

Additional support benefits (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance preferred but not essential.
• Skilled in Excel with numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and system support across the Council's Resources.
• Work within a small team in the Finance Team.

Skills

Excel

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,245 - £35,019 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

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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 post will be based at Almada Street, Hamilton, with the possibility of working from home after initial training and induction, with attendance in the office as needed.

When completing the application, please ensure you cover the following areas:

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

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information, upload it under supporting documents.

Application process: Please apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information

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

This position requires a Level 1 disclosure check before employment is offered.

Foreign Police Check

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

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, encourages applications from all community members, and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements. We support armed forces members, veterans, and their families, guaranteeing interviews for veterans meeting minimum requirements.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Additional support benefits (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)