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