Finance Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health service organization based in Inverness is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join their busy Financial Services team. The role involves supporting Financial Services Officers and Team Leaders through varied tasks in areas like Accounts Payable and Receivable. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as experience with Microsoft Office and accounting software. Benefits include a generous NHS pension and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working option

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual leave – 27 days plus 8 public holidays

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Previous experience of working in an office environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of finance-related tasks using accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Financial Services Officers and Supervisors.
• Work in various areas including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Undertake a variety of tasks within Financial Services.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Previous experience in an office environment

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to carry out finance tasks

Ability to learn new systems

Team collaboration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking to recruit a part time Finance Assistant on a permanent basis for our busy Financial Services team based at Assynt House, Inverness. The role of this post is to provide support to the Financial Services Officers, Supervisor and Team Leaders by undertaking a variety of tasks within Financial Services. The post-holder will work in one of the following areas: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Patient Travel, and Finance Support, and will be required to move between functions periodically.

What we would want from you

• Excellent organisation skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and ability to carry out finance tasks using accounting software
• Ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

Benefits we offer you

• Work / Life balance by offering hybrid working as an option
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Annual leave – 27 days increasing in line with service plus 8 public holidays
• NHS discounts and much more

Next Steps

Our recruitment process for this post is online, except for the interview stage, which will be in‑person. The short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk / spam folder.

For more information please contact Fiona Rainnie; email: [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rated basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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