Senior accounts assistant Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Finance Assistant
Improvement Service —Livingston
- £29,532 - £31,412 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
10d
Senior Accounts Assistant
Struans —Perth
- £29,500 - £31,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
4d
Assistant Accountant
Blyth Accountants —Glasgow
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Personal Assistant and Quality Administrator
NHS Scotland —Falkirk
- £31,537 - £34,303 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
5d
Gift & Finance Assistant
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £26,707 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
6d
Assistant Project Manager
Morris & Spottiswood —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Assistant / Business Support
Patria Investments —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Management Accountant
Albert Bartlett —Airdrie
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Audit Senior
TC-Group —Glasgow
- £28,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Assistant Audit Manager
Azets —Perth
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
Quick apply
Front Office Assistant
The Address Glasgow —Glasgow
- Part-time
- Hotel
Quick apply
12d
Guardianship Manager and Personal Assistant to Director
DANDHLAW LTD —Orkney
- From £24,470 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Typing
- Work from home
Quick apply
2d
Estates Assistant
Cushman & Wakefield —Edinburgh
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- English
Quick apply
Administration Assistant
Wrap Co. Group —Coatbridge
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Accounting
Quick apply
11d
Stores Technican
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £26,707 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Live-in Assistant Manager (TSH164)
Customeyes —Stromness
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
Quick apply
11d
Senior Store Assistant - Keyholder
Toolstation —Fraserburgh
- £13.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
10d
Senior / Associate Project Manager - Real Estate
Turner & Townsend —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Leadership
Quick apply
Care Assistant (Night Shift)
Bekka Care —Uphall
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
2d
Cost Manager - Real Estate
Turner & Townsend —Glasgow
- Full-time
Quick apply

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Finance Assistant

Improvement Service
Livingston

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£29,532 - £31,412 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Full job description

Post Title: Finance Assistant

Salary: £29,532 - £31,412 per year

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Hybrid/Livingston

Duration of contract: 2 years fixed term - with possibility of extension

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working with the Finance team, the post-holder will help ensure that the Finance team meets its objectives of ensuring sound financial management of the organisation. A key element will be gaining knowledge of the Visitor Levy system and working with the Finance team to reconcile amounts received on the system and on the preparation of bank transfers of amounts due to local authorities.

The postholder will contribute to finance team goals, e.g. meeting reporting deadlines; by working accurately and responsively, and through effective communication both within the finance team and with colleagues throughout the organisation and externally.

To provide finance and administrative support to the finance team and IS staff, including budget holders and senior management.

To ensure effective financial control through the maintenance of internal controls and following the IS Financial Regulations and Scheme of Delegation.

To communicate effectively with all stakeholders and assist internal and external auditors in their work.

Undertake finance tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Raise income invoices, upload to finance system and issue
Record and match bank receipts in the finance system
Raise purchase orders requested by budget holders and process on finance system
Check purchase invoices received, match to purchase order and upload to finance system
Set up payments in the finance system and generate bank file for uploading to banking system
Reconcile all bank accounts
Journal approved monthly payments on to system from schedule (e.g. mobile phones, direct debits)
Calculate prepayments, update schedule, reconcile to balance sheet and journal
Calculate accruals, update schedule, reconcile to balance sheet and journal
Check bank balances and prepare transfers between accounts as required
Calculate staff gifts total in staff bank account and maintain records, including preparation of transfers
Manage Purchase card holders and process Purchase card statements
Assist with Credit Control processes and management of debtors
Assist with the reconciliation of monies received on the Visitor Levy system and with the preparation of bank transfers of Visitor Levy amounts due to local authorities
Assist with enquiries from internal and external auditors, as required
Undertake other specified duties and responsibilities from time to time, as required

Information

Location: West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6FF.

It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working, and this flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager.

Duration: 2 Years Fixed Term - with possibility of extension

Hours of contract: 36 hours per week

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit My Job Scotland.

Closing date

Sunday 28th June 2026

Interview information

A competence based interview will take place on Tuesday 14 July 2026 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview).

For more information about competency-based interviews, see our guide to competency-based interviews.

You may also find it beneficial to watch our Working at the Improvement Service video and read our current Business Plan 2025-26.

About the Improvement Service

The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services.

Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities.

Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy.

The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The IS is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.

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