Transactional Finance Assistant - SFRS02837

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for the post of Transactional Finance Assistant on a temporary basis. There are two positions: full-time (35 hours) and part-time (30 hours), with a hybrid arrangement between home and the Cambuslang office.

You will play a key role in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Purchase Card operations, providing accurate, compliant financial services and professional guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transactional finance or similar financial environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and adapt to changing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-focused support across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Purchase Card operations.
• Work closely with internal departments, external suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to ensure effective transactional finance processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails and support financial controls and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve financial queries, discrepancies and transactional issues with strong communication and problem-solving.
• Meet performance targets while maintaining compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Transactional Finance Assistant, on a temporary basis. There are 2 positions available, a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week and a part-time opportunity, working 30 hours per week. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement between home and the office in Cambuslang.

Applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to play an integral role within the Transactional Finance team, contributing to the delivery of accurate, compliant and efficient financial services. The role provides high-quality, customer-focused support across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Card operations and the Group Life and Accident Scheme. Working closely with internal departments, external suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, the postholder will provide advice, guidance and support to ensure the effective delivery of transactional finance processes and services.

Previous experience working within a transactional finance or similar financial environment is essential. Applicants must be able to work independently, prioritise workloads and adapt to changing priorities whilst consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to investigate and resolve financial queries, discrepancies and transactional issues. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build productive relationships and provide professional advice and guidance to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to meet performance targets whilst maintaining compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures.

Applicants are required to have excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, are essential. Applicants must have a working knowledge of financial management systems and demonstrable experience of financial processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations, financial controls and maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post requires a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland. If you are successful, this check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.