Finance Assistant: Ledger & Reconciliation Expert

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious medical institution in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Assistant responsible for managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have experience in double entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and working with accounting software. Key benefits include 40 days of holiday, life assurance, and health benefits. This position requires strong communication skills to effectively liaise with both internal teams and external partners. The role is set to close on 12 January 2026.

Benefits

40 days holiday

Life assurance benefits

Family friendly entitlements

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of double entry bookkeeping.
• Experience managing reconciliation, sales, purchase, and general ledgers.
• Basic or intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Experience with computerised accounting systems.
• Ability to build relationships with non-financial staff and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and reconcile cashbook.
• Handle queries and liaise with staff and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate transaction processing and reporting.
• Resolve errors in coordination with relevant teams.

Skills

Double entry bookkeeping

Bank reconciliation

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

General ledger

MS Excel skills

Computerised accounting systems

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

Job description

A prestigious medical institution in Glasgow is seeking a Finance Assistant responsible for managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have experience in double entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and working with accounting software. Key benefits include 40 days of holiday, life assurance, and health benefits. This position requires strong communication skills to effectively liaise with both internal teams and external partners. The role is set to close on 12 January 2026.