Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance Assistant for our client based in Renfrewshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to support a busy finance team by performing a variety of accounting and administrative tasks. Overview The Finance Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of daily finance processes. The role covers a range of financial tasks, including bookkeeping, rent and factoring postings, purchase and sales ledger management, banking, petty cash handling, and nominal analysis. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Process journal entries and reconcile accounts. Regularly update and maintain the computerised cash-book and nominal ledger. Post rent and factoring payments, refunds, and adjustments onto the Housing Management System. Investigate and reconcile unidentified payments, liaising with internal departments and external organisations as required. Download, code, and process supplier invoices. Import and check invoice accuracy, including nominal coding. Process purchase payments and prepare manual cheque runs when required. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies. Ensure sales ledger invoices are raised in a timely manner. Process payments received and match them against invoices. Manage the petty cash float, ensuring accurate disbursement and reconciliation. Maintain financial records for petty cash transactions. Assist in nominal account reconciliation's and financial analysis. Prepare schedules for management and annual accounts. Support the preparation of factoring invoices. Provide administrative support to the finance team. Assist in preparing financial reports and documentation. Support audit processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Skills & Experience Experience in bookkeeping and financial administration. Knowledge of computerised accounting systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous finance experience is advantageous. Offering Salary £14.5k - £16k per annum Hours: Monday – Friday, 17.5 hours per week. Flexible working hours available, with a minimum requirement of 2 hours per day to ensure timely management of urgent transactions. Hybrid working 2 days office and 3 days at home Holidays 25 days plus 15 bank holidays Pension