Finance Assistant - Temp and Perm

Finance Assistant - Exciting Career Progression within a Growing & Evolving Business Location: Livingston Salary: £30-£34k Contract: Full-time, Starting Temporary or potentially straight Permanent Are you ready for a role where you can truly make an impact and grow your career long-term? Our client is entering an exciting period of transition, growth, and future-focused stabilisation, and they're looking for a proactive, detail-driven Finance Assistant who's confident stepping into a busy environment and hitting the ground running. While there may not be a handover from the outgoing postholder, you'll have the support of an experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable team who will help you get up to speed quickly. If you thrive in a role where every day is different and you're trusted to take ownership, this could be your perfect next step. What You'll Be Doing In this varied and hands-on role, you will support the finance function across a wide range of responsibilities: Reviewing and managing the finance inbox Supplier set-ups Posting purchase invoices with the correct approvals, including Construction Industry Scheme and reverse charge VAT Reconciling job and project costs between SimPro (CRM) and Xero Cashbook posting (income & expenses) and reconciliations across current, loan, credit card, and petty cash accounts Updating daily cash balances for director review Scheduling and processing payments (PL, DDs, HMRC) Supplier statement reconciliations Supporting credit control and sending customer statements Month-end support Providing Directors with up-to-date financial information and reporting Covering weekly payroll when necessary (desirable)About You We're looking for someone who will bring the right attitude, energy, and professionalism to the team. You'll excel here if you are: Self‑motivated, positive, and resilient A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail Able to prioritise, multitask, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment Trustworthy, confidential, and reliable Confident using Xero (essential) Experienced in Construction Industry Scheme and construction finance (essential)This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to grow with a company that recognises hard work and ambition. If you're looking to develop your career, build your expertise, and become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you. You can either hit apply and instantly send us your CV or call the Office Angels team for further information, either way this role is an immediate start so please don't delay with your application. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website