Finance Assistant - Accounts Payable

ISC group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Scotland seeks an experienced Finance Assistant to support the Finance team with accounts payable. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in similar roles, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. This role supports financial functions across various entities and provides an opportunity for professional development and a supportive workplace culture. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills are essential.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a professional environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team within a busy environment.
• Experience participating in finance-based projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ancillary support to the Finance team.
• Ensure the accurate processing, monitoring, and reporting of expenditure.
• Responsible for accounts payable.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to meet targets and deadlines

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (38days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About the role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and committed Finance Assistant to provide direct ancillary support to our Finance team with a particular responsibility for accounts payable. The role is based within the Finance Office at George Heriot’s, which manages all finance functions for George Heriot School, Charitable Trust and two subsidiary entities.

The Finance Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the accurate processing, monitoring, and reporting of expenditure. Although the role is primarily accounts payable there may be further opportunity part of a larger finance team to work across the function.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Skills and attributes

• Proven experience in a similar role within a professional environment
• Experience providing customer service, with the ability to manage difficult or sensitive conversations, both in person and by telephone
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team within a busy environment
• Professional, friendly, and flexible approach to work
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience participating in small to medium, finance-based projects is desirable

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463