Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,453 to £29,753 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Fort William, PH33 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 350247 |
Summary
Responsibilities: The post holders will support the Finance team in providing accounting support for the college. You will provide an effective and responsive customer service to students, customers, suppliers and staff with a focus on suppliers and accounts payable. This will include inputting supplier invoices onto the financial system, processing direct debits ensuring creditor accounts are reconciled and invoices are up to date, review and processing of staff expense claims.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will be educated to a Scottish Higher Level or above. You will have good IT skills and a meticulous approach to work and attention to detail. You will have strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to present data appropriately. Experience in processing accounting transactions with an understanding of Debits and Credits would be advantageous.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
· £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
Salary: £28,453 - £29,753 per annum, Plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway
Location: Thurso, Fort William or Stornoway
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, temporary until August 2026
Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 13th June 2025