Finance Assistant

Avidity Careers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Health plan

Job summary

Avidity Careers in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend. You will join the finance team, support the full group, and help with month-end journals, cashbooks, and balance sheets.

The role requires accurate data entry, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate with HR and client teams. Experience in similar roles and comfort with debits and credits are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Comfort with debits and credits required.
• Excel proficiency essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process month-end journals.
• Complete weekly cashbooks on NetSuite and bank reconciliations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR and Client Teams; manage manual payments.
• Assist with processing monthly expenses and the expenses mailbox.
• Assist with year-end preparation and audits.

Skills

Excel

Debits & credits

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Contract - Full time, 6 months fixed term contract with the potential to lead to longer term opportunities

Salary range: up to £27,000 per annum plus benefits

Our finance team is looking for a Finance Assistant to join them in Glasgow. If you’re organised, proactive, and enjoy working with both numbers and people, this could be the role for you!

What you will be doing:

Working within our fantastic finance team, not only will you be supporting the full Avidity Group company, you will be responsible for preparing key month end journals, sales & purchase transactions, expenses and much more! Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and processing month end journals
• Completing weekly cashbooks on NetSuite and preparing bank reconciliations
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Working closely with our HR and Client Teams, managing manual banking payments as required
• Assisting with processing of monthly expenses and supporting with the expenses mailbox
• Assisting with preparation work for year end and audit

Do you have what it takes?

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in a similar role before, and you will be comfortable with debits and credits. Experience of Excel is an absolute must! You will also have the following:

• Great attention to detail and high accuracy
• Work well within a team environment and enjoy collaborating with others
• High level of communication skills

Why join our team?

• We champion equality & inclusivity and are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity
• 23 days holiday per annum & bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days
• Family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity, and smart working options
• Flexible working to support work/life balance
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual pay reviews, early pay access, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, health cash plan, discounted private health care & more
• Fantastic progression opportunities across the Avidity Group

Here at Avidity, we want to support you in your career. Its the performance and engagement of our people who make this an amazing place to work. Our employees are everything to us and that's why we make sure everyone enjoys continuous support, great perks and excellent career opportunities. We work really hard to create an open, honest, high performing & diverse culture. We think that's reflective in the results we deliver, which have enabled the strong partnerships we have with our clients.