Job Description

Team:

Accounts Payable team

Location:

Glasgow, with flexible working options considered

Grade:

10

Salary:

27,118

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Status:

Fixed term 18 months

Vacancy ref:

R00689

Closing date:

7 January 2026

Be part of building Scotland's future

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This is an opportunity for you to join our organisation as a Finance Assistant, helping to provide the core financial processing services for our organisation.



It's your chance to develop your finance skills in a fast-paced environment where a proactive approach and excellent admin skills are essential.



As part of the accounts payable team, you'll support colleagues within the wider finance directorate and other teams within our organisation.

The role

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As part of the Accounts Payable team, your days will involve processing supplier invoices and staff expenses as well as communicating with internal and external customers to assist with any queries.

Responsibilities

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Your main areas of responsibility will include:


Financial compliance and processing + Ensuring supplier invoices comply with our finance policies
+ Data entry - processing invoices and grant claims into the finance system
+ Reviewing staff expenses for policy compliance and receipt validation
Customer service and communication
+ Monitoring our team mailbox and helpdesk
+ Responding to queries from suppliers and colleagues

Who we're looking for

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We're looking for someone with:


Previous experience in a similar finance/administrative support role Ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload and work with a range of competing priorities and deadlines A customer-focused approach Strong team-working abilities with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude Competence in using Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Teams Qualifications or skills and experience at SCQF Level 6 or above

Although not essential, you'll ideally also have:


Experience using SUN accounts Experience working in public sector organisations

Life at Scottish Enterprise

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As one of Scotland's Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan.

How to apply

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If you're interested in this role, complete your application form by 7 January 2026.

Interview dates

Interviews will be held on 20 January 2026 and 21 January 2026

Our values

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Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don't go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.



At Scottish Enterprise, we're proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.



We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout your employment with us.



We have the following networks that are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion: Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-Cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).



Apply now to build your future with us.