Finance Assistant (Hybrid)

Posting date:	18 February 2026
Salary:	£30,000.00 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	19 March 2026
Location:	East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 0QR
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	Req/678160_1771367689

Summary

Finance Assistant (Part-Time)
East Kilbride (Hybrid)
£30,000 (pro rata)

21-28 hours per week - hours can be worked across 3-4 days or spread over five days to suit your schedule.

I am working with a vibrant and growing company currently based in Glasgow city centre, relocating to East Kilbride in May, to recruit a Finance Assistant to support Payroll. In this role, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and provide day-to-day support across a variety of payroll accounts and related tasks.

The office culture is young, energetic and welcoming. If you have solid experience within a finance role and are confident, approachable and down-to-earth, you will fit in well here. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can start in January.

Working Hours
* Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
* Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Overtime available
* 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Work from home every Friday, plus an additional day from home following successful completion of probation
* Office closed over Christmas
* Career progression opportunities for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities
* Support end-to-end payroll processing, including PAYE setup, RTI submissions, and ensuring full HMRC compliance.
* Maintain accurate financial and payroll records, reconciling data to support reporting and month-end processes.
* Administer statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP), tax code updates, and manage starters and leavers efficiently.
* Calculate holiday pay and process payroll adjustments, including Attachment of Earnings Orders.
* Assist with workplace pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance.
* Prepare and issue payroll reports, payslips, and supporting documentation accurately and on time.
* Liaise confidently with HMRC, DWP, pension providers, and other third parties to resolve queries.
* Collaborate within the finance team to improve processes and provide clear payroll guidance to clients and colleagues.

What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a payroll role
* Confident communicator, particularly when speaking with clients by telephone
* Strong IT skills

If you would like to learn more about this role, or hear about other opportunities I am currently working on, please contact me at eilidh.smith@search.co.uk.

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.