Finance Assistant

Walker's Shortbread; Aberlour; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Scottish bakery in Aberlour is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Finance team. This role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with payment runs. Ideal for candidates looking to build finance experience in a supportive environment. Competitive benefits include employee discounts, a pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25% employee discount on products

Auto-enrolment in pension scheme

Life Assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Subsidised employee canteen

Healthcare benefits

Long Service Awards

Family/Maternity/Paternity leave

Qualifications

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to take on a range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process and code purchase invoices accurately.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and perform daily reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing the weekly payment run.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft software proficiency

Willingness to learn

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About The Role

As a key member of the Finance team this Finance Assistant position includes the responsibility for ensuring the timely and accurate recording and processing of invoices and documents whilst also working closely with other members of the Finance team to support the day-to-day running of the department.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build their finance experience in a supportive and hands-on environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transaction Processing

• Process and code purchase invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and perform daily reconciliations of bank accounts.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries or escalate where appropriate.
• Support the maintenance of accurate accounting records and internal financial controls.
• Assist with other finance-related tasks as required.

Payments and Expenses

• Assist in preparing the weekly payment run, ensuring required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Reconcile company credit card transactions and ensure supporting receipts are submitted on time.
• Process approved staff expense claims in line with policy and deadlines.
• Process ad hoc or urgent payments as required.
• Provide support on queries related to payments or expenses, escalating more complex issues as needed.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive, proactive approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willing to take on a range of tasks within the team.
• Proficient user of Microsoft software packages.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience working with accounting software packages.
• Understanding of basic finance processes (e.g. purchase ledger, reconciliations).

Why Join Us:

Bake your career at Walker’s and become a part of “Scotland at its Finest”. We value our team and reward hard work and dedication with:

• 25% employee discount when purchasing our product from our own shops
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months
• Life Assurance
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
• Subsidised employee canteen services
• Healthcare and Well-being benefits, including eligibility for Bupa
• Long Service Awards
• Family/Maternity/Paternity leave

About Us

Our people have always been at the heart of everything we do, and without them, we couldn't be Scotland at it's finest. Proving good, reliable employment to our local community has been at the core of Walker's values sine the very beginning. We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all, proudly a Disability Confident and Young Person's Guarantee employer. We can't wait to have you as part of our team.