Finance Assistant

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on a hybrid basis, on an initial 3-6 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of £16.85/hour PAYE (based on experience).

The Role:
The post holder will provide a service to support to the business providing a supporting role in delivering business systems and processes designed, developed, implemented and managed to deliver a cost-effective and efficient service. 

Responsibilities:

• Checking and verifying the validity and accuracy of documentation received for updating and setting up users and attributes within Unit4 ERP.  
• Monitoring IT incidents and service requests received through the Connect Portal. 
• Verifying Supplier data within Uni4 ERP.
• Assisting with month and year-end processes.
• Verifying data entry into Unit4 ERP. 

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of five National 5 (or equivalent) qualifications, including English and Mathematics or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. 
• Proficient in the use of IT packages including a windows-based finance package (i.e. MS Word, Excel and Outlook). 
• Experience in purchase order and invoice processing. 
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to analyse a wide range of information. 

Desirable Experience:

• Hold a financial qualification or be working towards this e.g. AAT, CAT 
• Experience in working with Unit4 ERP or relevant accounting system