Finance Assistant - Hayfield House

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lerwick is seeking a temporary part-time Finance Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the Children’s Services Department. This role requires effective communication and the ability to support the Finance Officer. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £15.81 - £16.13 per hour and is expected to last until 31/03/2026, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Effective administrative and financial support experience.
• Able to provide references upon application.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Children’s Services Department.
• Report to the Finance Officer.

Job description

Rate: £15.81 - £16.13 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week

The role of the Finance Assistant is to provide effective administrative and financial support to the Children’s Services Department. The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Officer.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is F
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Fixed Term Part Time post for 14.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Temporary contract until 31/03/2026.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick, Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Zoe Anderson, Finance Officer, Tel - 01595 743842, Email - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.