Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,300.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, KA9 2PL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/673942_1758372932 |
Summary
Finance Assistant
Prestwick
£31,300
Temp-to-Perm | Flexible Hours | Immediate Start | Exciting Period of Transformation
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading business in Prestwick going through an exciting period of change - and they need a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic payroll team.
Working closely with the existing payroll assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time each month.
37 hours per week, flexible between 7am - 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Temporary contract with strong potential to go permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and check payroll data to ensure error-free monthly payments
- Liaise with managers, employees and third-party payroll provider
- Handle payroll queries, spot trends, and solve issues quickly
- Support and train managers on the WFM (Dayforce/Ceridian) system
- Manage subcontractor payroll - from onboarding to payment resolution
- Upload and maintain pension data (starters, leavers, enrolments)
- Deliver payroll reports and support internal/external audits
What You'll Bring:
- Confident using Excel (VLOOKUPs etc.)
- Previous experience in a finance role or strong administration skills
- Great communication skills - internally and externally
- Strong attention to detail and respect for confidentiality
- Calm under pressure, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and love the buzz of payroll deadlines - this is the role for you.
Interested? Let's talk.
Eilidh Smith
eilidh.smith@search.co.uk | 07469 413 145
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age