Job Description

Salary

29,019 - 36,878, per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

Link Group

Contract Type

Full Time
Permanent

Job category/type

Finance

Date posted

11/11/2025

Job reference

LGFSANOV25

Finance Systems Assistant/Graduate

To apply, please complete the online application or

submit

your CV along with a covering letter to

jobs@linkhaltd.

co.uk, quoting the vacancy job title.

Permanent



Salary: 29,019.00 to 36,878.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)



This post will be based at Link's Edinburgh office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.



Hours of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday

The Role

The role is a fantastic opportunity to learn to provide support for our state-of-the-art financial systems, including Oracle ERP as a system administrator; and to kickstart your career within a diverse and growing organisation. Take advantage of on-the-job training to develop into a key member of our Finance Systems Team. Make a genuine impact by helping to drive the continuous development of our systems and reporting.



We can offer you a supportive environment, excellent terms and conditions, and provide the financial support and experience required for professional qualifications. Our modern systems and expanding organisation also offer the opportunity to develop your skills and utilise your technical and problem-solving skills.

About You

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in an ICT or related field through which you have gained some knowledge of business ICT systems. You do not need any experience of finance systems but will have an interest and a willingness to learn.



The post holder will have strong numeracy and literacy skills and advanced IT skills.



You must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective relationships. A customer-focused approach to service delivery is essential, as is a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will have excellent organisational and time management skills. You will have a credible and professional manner, with an ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. The role requires analytical and problem-solving skills and an investigative approach with attention to detail.



In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting, and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link' s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equality, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What's in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.



As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:



Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme


35 days' holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day's pro rata holiday per year after 1 years' service up to a maximum of 40 days per year


Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days


Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay


Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership


Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options


Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme


Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries


Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services


Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being


Annual flu vaccination


Access to a savings and borrowing scheme


Cycle to work scheme


Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!


For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - Work with us | Link Group



You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 4 January 2025.

Interview Date: Interview date to be confirmed.

How to Apply

Please

complete the online application or

submit

your CV along with a covering letter to

jobs@linkhaltd.

co.uk, quoting the vacancy job title

.

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies, but you don't need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren't sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the 'My Applications' tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.



As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portalto apply directly with us.



We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team at jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk and detailing which format you would require.



Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description.



We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.