Job Overview
ILM Highland is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This role is to deliver accurate and timely day-to-day financial operations across ILM Highland, ensuring effective processing of transactions, maintenance of financial records and provision of reliable financial information to support management and reporting.
Responsible for transactional finance activities across two companies, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, banking and payroll administration. The role operates within established financial procedures and internal controls, exercising judgement within defined parameters and escalating non-routine matters to the Finance Manager. Provides financial information to support operational and management
Key Tasks
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and purchase orders
- Prepare and issue customer invoices and statements
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash
- Process employee expense claims and reimbursements
- Monitor and maintain accounts payable and receivable ledgers
- Follow up on overdue customer payments professionally
- Match, batch, and code invoices
- Set up new supplier and customer accounts
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
- Support the Finance Manager during internal audits and compliance checks
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Retail teamTo assist with administrative duties within the ILM Highland Finance Department.
- Proficiency in accounting software - Experience of Xero Accounting software would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
- Strong numerical skills and good working knowledge of Excel.
- Cash handling.
- Attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Take a flexible approach to other duties that may be reasonably expected, including assisting in other areas of the company if required.
We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to contribute to our finance department and grow their career within a dynamic environment.
ILM Highland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.18 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)
- Accounting software: 3 years (required)
- Xero: 3 years (required)
- Analysis skills: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
