Finance Assistant - WLC00699

West Lothian College; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Finance, Procurement and Student Funding Team. The role involves supporting the financial function of the college with a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability. Candidates should have experience in finance and excellent IT skills. The position offers hybrid working, generous leave, and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Career average pension scheme

Health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts

On-site facilities such as gym and restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy finance environment.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting and related systems.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the finance function.
• Assist with transactional work of the department.
• Cover various areas of work as needed.

Skills

Experience in a busy finance environment

Computerized accounting systems

Excellent IT skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Job Description

Finance Assistant

Finance, Procurement and Student Funding Team

Start Date: October 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 3 Points 11 to 18

£27,839 to £31,283 per annum

(salary subject to pending job evaluation)

West Lothian College is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join our Finance, Procurement & Student Funding Team. This role is essential in the support and co-ordination of the Finance function. The successful candidate will work within a team of five who share the transactional work of the department. The candidate will be expected to assist and cover any area of work as per the job description.

You will be required to have experience of working in a busy finance environment with computerised accounting and related systems, excellent IT skills and you must be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision.

We offer hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home and on our college campus, and can be discussed further during interview.

Working for the college you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The college is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on Sunday 17th August 2025.

Interviews will take place onsite at West Lothian College on Wednesday 10th September 2025.

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