Finance Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month temporary contract in East End, Glasgow. The role involves processing high volumes of supplier invoices, managing queries, and supporting the finance team. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar finance role with strong attention to detail and organisation skills. This hybrid position offers a salary of £30,250 per annum and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Opportunity to gain experience within housing finance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance assistant or purchase ledger role.
• Confidence working with high-volume, manual invoice processing.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Comfortable working in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices in line with internal processes.
• Managing supplier queries and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assisting with payment runs and general finance support tasks.
• Working closely with the wider finance team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Previous experience in a finance assistant or purchase ledger role

Confidence working with high-volume, manual invoice processing

Strong attention to detail

Organisation skills

Comfortable working in an office environment

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: East End, Glasgow

Working Conditions: Hybrid - 3 days office (minimum), 2 days home. 35 hours per week.

6-month temporary contract

£30,250 per annum (EVH Grade 5)

Role Preview

This is a fast-paced Finance Assistant role within a busy housing association's finance team, with a strong focus on high-volume purchase ledger processing. You'll be supporting day-to-day transactional finance activity, working to deadlines and handling a steady flow of invoices and supplier queries. The team needs someone who has been in a similar environment before and can hit the ground running quickly. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys structured, process-driven work, is comfortable managing volume, and takes pride in keeping things accurate and organised under pressure.

The Role

You will play a key part in keeping the purchase ledger running smoothly.

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices in line with internal processes
• Managing supplier queries and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with payment runs and general finance support tasks
• Working closely with the wider finance team to meet deadlines

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance assistant or purchase ledger role
• Confidence working with high-volume, manual invoice processing
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
• Comfortable working in an office environment

Desirable:

• Experience within housing, public sector, or not-for-profit
• Familiarity with finance systems and spreadsheets

Working Pattern & Benefits

• 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days home
• EVH Grade 5 salary: £30,250 per annum
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to gain experience within housing finance

Contract Details

• 6-month temporary contract to start immediately
• Glasgow East End location
• Office-based role with hybrid flexibility

How to Apply

If you have strong purchase ledger experience and are available for a 6-month temporary role, apply now or get in touch to discuss further.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.