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
| Reference no. | NWH FA 01 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £28,453 - £29,753 per annum, plus Islands Allowance |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | 35 hours per week, full-time |
| Location | Stornoway |
| Closing Date | 12pm, Friday 17th October 2025 |
Position: We are seeking a Finance Assistant to be based at our Thurso, Stornoway or Fort William 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. This is a broad-based role, and the successful candidate can expect to be engaged in transactional activities in accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking. This will include inputting supplier invoices onto the financial system, processing direct debits ensuring creditor accounts are reconciled and invoices are up to date, assisting with raising sales invoices and debt management and the 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 or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.