Finance Assistant (p/t)

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with employer contributions

Discounts through Blue Light scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Highland Hospice are seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to support the finance team in Inverness. The role focuses on processing ledgers, petty cash, and banking with regular use of Xero and Pleo, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

You will work Monday, Thursday and Friday, with flexibility for extra hours as workloads demand. The post offers a supportive environment and a strong team culture within NHS Scotland.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately process purchase and sales ledgers and related transactions.
• Experience with using accounting software is desirable.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices promptly and accurately in Xero.
• Handle petty cash, credit card expenditure and income postings.
• Prepare banking and supplier payments runs for authorisation.
• Reconcile petty cash monthly and monitor cash balance.
• Process credit card payments and expenses using Pleo.
• Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Provide timely financial information to support workloads.

Skills

IT proficiency

Organised

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Teamwork & flexibility

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

• 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

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 or 01463 243132.

Full job description and Highland Hospice application forms are available at:

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