UHI North, West and Hebrides is one of ten academic partners and research centres that make up UHI. This unique partnership allows us to deliver further and higher education programmes at our 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. To support our work, we are recruiting for the following role:
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Finance Assistant - Maternity Cover
| Reference no. | NWH FIN 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £28,453 - £29,753 per annum. Plus Islands Allowance if based at Stornoway |
| Duration | Fixed Term Contract until August 2026 |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week, Full-Time |
| Location | Thurso, Fort William or Stornoway |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Friday 13th June 2025 |
Position: We are seeking a Finance Assistant to cover maternity within the department, based at our Thurso, Fort William or Stornoway campus.
Responsibilities: The post holders will support the Finance team in providing accounting support for the college. You will provide an effective and responsive customer service to students, customers, suppliers and staff with a focus on suppliers and accounts payable. This will include inputting supplier invoices onto the financial system, processing direct debits ensuring creditor accounts are reconciled and invoices are up to date, review and processing of staff expense claims.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will be educated to a Scottish Higher Level or above. You will have good IT skills and a meticulous approach to work and attention to detail. You will have strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to present data appropriately. Experience in processing accounting transactions with an understanding of Debits and Credits would be advantageous.
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Benefits of working for us:
- 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
- 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
- Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
- Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
- £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
Interviews will be held W/C 23rd June 2025.
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.