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Finance Assistant (Part Time) 16 hours per week (10am – 2pm) Mon – Fri with an assigned day off (4 day working week)
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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance Assistant to support the effective running of our finance operations at Advice Direct Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring financial processes run smoothly, accurately and efficiently, supporting the organisation to deliver meaningful social impact across Scotland.
This role offers a highly competitive salary alongside an exceptional 4 day working week, giving you the opportunity to contribute to a purpose driven organisation while enjoying genuine work life balance.
About Us
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) is Scotland’s national advice service, providing free, practical, and impartial advice to people across Scotland on issues including consumer rights, energy, debt, housing, and more.
Our mission is simple: to ensure that everyone in Scotland has access to the support they need, when they need it.
We are a modern, digital-first, omni-channel organisation, delivering services through telephone, webchat, email, SMS, social media, digital tools and face to face, ensuring we reach people in the way that works best for them.
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- FTE Salary: £22,962 per annum pro rata
- 16 hours per week (10am – 2pm) across a 4 day working week
- 30.5 days annual leave (pro rata), supporting excellent work life balance
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Life insurance for added peace of mind
- Cycle to work scheme
- EAP and wellbeing support
- Fresh fruit and snacks provided
- Company events and team engagement activities
- Company sick pay
- Reward and benefits programmes
About The Role
As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation.
You will be responsible for:
- Processing transactions
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting invoicing and reconciliations
- Ensuring all financial data is handled in a timely and compliant manner
Working closely with the wider finance team, you will help ensure that all financial processes are efficient, auditable, and aligned to organisational policies — enabling the organisation to operate effectively and continue delivering vital support services across Scotland.
What You Need To Succeed
- Educated to SCQF Level 4–5/ National 4/5, Standard Grades, including English and Maths or equivalent experience in a similar or related role. You will ideally bring some exposure to finance processes or accounts administration.
- Strong organisational and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A familiarity with invoice processing, supplier administration, or reconciliation support would be advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, a proactive and reliable approach, and a professional manner at all times.
- A high level of confidentiality and integrity is key, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
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Equality and Inclusion
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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How To Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to the role.
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