Job Description

Finance Assistant

Dumfries | 30,555 per year | 35 hours per week | Fixed Term for 12 months

What's the Job?

We're looking for a talented Finance Assistant to join the Finance Team on a Fixed Term contract.

The Finance Team are responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis, which will support budget holders across the college in understanding and managing their budgets.

The team play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring sound financial health for the college.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a Finance Assistant with a background in a financial support role, who will help us with timely processing of transactions, and act as a point of contact for queries and budget support from internal and external Stakeholders.

As well as helping with day to day transactions, you will be supporting budget holders and teams across the college to control costs, manage their budgets, and understand financial information and processes.

To succeed in the role, you will have some or all of the following:

You will have qualifications at SCQF Level 7 (HNC) or have relevant skills and experience in a financial support role.

Experience of bookkeeping or maintaining ledgers, payroll processing, or using financial accounting software is desirable.

Attention to detail and accuracy

Organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently, and from own initiative.

Strong customer service, teamworking, and relationship building skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems

Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

Hybrid Working will be considered.

Other Benefits

? Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

? Up to 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

? Opportunities for career progression and personal development

? Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Karen Hunter, Executive Director of Finance, at hunterk@dumgal.ac.uk or 01387 734000

Closing Date:

10th July 2025

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in July, at a date to be confirmed.

What else you need to know

If you're invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

If you're successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 30,555.20 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dumfries DG1 4FD