Finance Assistant (entry-level)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,900 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 0QF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/678160_1771523199 |
Summary
Finance Assistant (entry-level)
East Kilbride (Hybrid)
£23,900
I am working with a vibrant and growing company currently based in Glasgow city centre, relocating to East Kilbride in May, to recruit a Junior Finance Assistant. 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
* Assist with payroll, ensuring employee details and payroll data are accurate.
* Update payroll spreadsheets and maintain organised records.
* Support payroll audits by gathering and checking required documentation.
* Prepare finance documents for secure record-keeping.
* Process incoming and outgoing post, including payroll and HMRC correspondence.
* Contact HMRC when required to follow up on payroll or tax queries.
* Liaise with clients to request information and respond to basic payroll queries.
* Maintain accurate filing systems, both electronic and paper-based.
* Provide general administrative support to the payroll and finance team.
What We're Looking For
* 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.