Finance Assistant

Cavanagh Wealth Management; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Inverness is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its finance team. This role provides an opportunity for school leavers or those early in their finance career to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing invoices, supplier reconciliations, and maintaining compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or a high-volume financial environment is preferable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High level of integrity, self-motivated, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Matching, coding, and processing invoices and credit notes against valid purchase orders.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing company credit card reports, ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Dealing with supplier queries professionally and efficiently.
• Liaising with department managers to obtain invoice approvals.
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies and financial procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our clients finance team headquartered in Inverness. This is a fantastic opportunity perhaps for a school leaver looking to start a career in finance or someone early into their finance career looking to gain hands-on experience and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Matching, coding, and processing invoices and credit notes against valid purchase orders
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Processing company credit card reports, ensuring compliance with company policy, and escalating queries where necessary
• Dealing with supplier queries professionally and efficiently
• Liaising with department managers to obtain invoice approvals where required
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and internal controls

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Experience in a similar role or a high-volume financial environment is preferable but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• High level of integrity, self-motivated, and willing to learn

If you are interested and wish to discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland

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