Finance Assistant (p/t)

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement (pro-rata

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Highland Hospice is seeking a Finance Assistant for 20-22.5 hours per week in Inverness. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, petty cash, and banking tasks, with flexibility in hours to meet workloads.

You will work Monday, Thursday and Friday, supporting the Finance Manager and ensuring timely, accurate postings. A keen eye for detail and proactive approach are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong IT proficiency and numeracy.
• Excellent organisation and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good initiative and ability to work independently.
• Team player with flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately in Xero.
• Manage petty cash, credit card expenditure and income postings.
• Prepare banking and monitor cashflow across bank accounts.
• Raise and process supplier invoices and remittance advices.
• Process bank transactions and monies to be banked promptly.
• Reconcile petty cash monthly and handle expense processing.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Work under pressure

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Tools

Xero

Pleo

Job description

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.

Finance Assistant (p/t)

Hours: 20 - 22.5 hours per week (part-time)

Salary: £29,103 - £31,409 (pro-rata)

Holiday: 35 days per annum (including public holidays) (pro-rata)

Sponsorship: Not applicable for this vacancy

Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026

Interview date: w/c 23 November 2026 - TBC

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant for 20-22.5 hours per week.

The post requires working days of Monday, Thursday and Friday’s each week. A certain level of flexibility regarding availability outside normal hours is required to meet workloads and timescales.

Candidates should be highly motivated and have a keen eye for detail. As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of purchase & sales ledger invoices, petty cash, credit card expenditure and income postings, as well as preparing banking.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FINANCE ASSISTANT

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you can expect your working day to include the following:

• Monitor cashflow in bank accounts and transfer funds as necessary.
• Process bank transactions.
• Process monies to be banked.
• Raise and process customer and supplier invoices and credit notes promptly and accurately in Xero.
• Prepare supplier payments runs for authorisation and issue remittance advices.
• Manage petty cash including monthly reconciliation of cash balance.
• Process credit card payments and expenses on a regular basis using Pleo software.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Finance Assistant you will need the following qualities and skills:

• Highly proficient in IT
• Methodical and organised approach to work.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Positive attitude towards teamwork and willingness to work extra hours when required

WHAT WE OFFER

At Highland Hospice we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, innovation, and individuality is one of the reasons we are a first-choice health employer in the Highlands! We are passionate about our services and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Access to The Blue light discount scheme giving access to fifteen thousand discounts across well-known retailers and local businesses across a large span of categories
• Free access to our employee assistance program that provides you with counselling services, financial advice, mental health support and more to help overcome any personal or workplace challenges.
• Generous holiday entitlement with a buy more or sell some option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced sick pay
• Pension with additional matching employer contributions and Death in Service Benefit
• Continuation of SPPA pension contributions and annual leave reckonable service for employees coming to the Hospice within 12 months of leaving the NHS
• Discounted meals in our cafe prepared freshly every morning
• Free access to Inverness Tennis Court Gym Facilities

Plus access to many more schemes and enhanced benefits.

This post is not subject to a Disclosure/PVG check.

Informal enquiries can be made to Duncan Forbes, Finance Manager [e-mail] or 01463 243132.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Highland Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We accept and celebrate our team for who they are and welcome people of all races, disabilities, sex, gender identities and reassignment, sexual orientation, ages, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]