Finance Assistant

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Improvement Service for the role of Finance Assistant, to support the Finance team in ensuring that it meets its objectives of ensuring sound financial management within the organisation. 

The postholder will be an experienced Finance Assistant who 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.

Tasks will include processing invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and calculating prepayments and accruals. Experience in the preparation of journals and in the use of banking and finance systems is required.

A Disclosure Scotland Certificate will be required which will be paid for by the Improvement Service.

Information

Location:  West Lothian Council 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. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager.

Duration:  Fixed Term – 1 Year

Hours of Contract: Part time 15 hours.  Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager.

Closing Date: 22 September 2024

Interview Date

A competence based interview will take place on 8 and 9 October 2024 (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 useful to read our current Business Plan.

Background

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 Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.