Finance Assistant

Contract Scotland; Cambusbarron; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stirling is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 3-month temporary contract. This role involves managing financial data, processing payroll, and ensuring smooth account operations within a supportive team environment. Ideal for detail-oriented finance professionals looking for their next challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero and ServiceM8 is advantageous, but full training will be provided.
• Ability to interact confidently across all levels of the business.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the accounts inbox and processing incoming bills.
• Preparing and maintaining payroll and absence records using Xero.
• Generating and presenting financial reports for internal meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Solid IT skills

Tools

Xero

ServiceM8

Job description

Finance Assistant - 3 Month Temporary Contract
Based: Stirling
Full-Time (Could be flexible)

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next challenge? We re currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a growing business in Stirling. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied role within a supportive team where your contribution will make a real impact.

The Role

As Finance Assistant, you ll play a key part in supporting the smooth running of the accounts and payroll functions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the accounts inbox and processing incoming bills
• Uploading and managing financial data in Xero and ServiceM8
• Cross-checking bills with purchase orders and escalating discrepancies
• Chasing missing documentation where required
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Allocating costs to projects and monitoring project budgets
• Assisting with job and project setup and status tracking
• Making payments to staff and suppliers via online banking
• Preparing and maintaining payroll and absence records using Xero
• Generating and presenting financial reports for internal meetings

About You

We re looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, but can also take initiative and manage their workload effectively. You ll bring:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A proactive approach and a keen eye for detail
• Ability to interact confidently across all levels of the business
• Solid IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Windows file management
• A flexible and team-oriented mindset
• Experience with Xero and ServiceM8 is advantageous, but full training will be provided.

Apply today!

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