Job Description

Finance Assistant (1-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Do you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes? We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join Lomond on a 1-month fixed-term contract in Edinburgh. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you'll earn between £25,000 and £26,000 and benefit from a Monday to Friday working pattern with 2 days working from home each week.

At Lomond, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our finance function. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading property services groups, helping ensure invoices, payments and financial records are processed accurately while providing valuable support to colleagues across the business.

What you'll be doing

• Raising and issuing VAT invoices accurately and on time
• Allocating customer receipts to the correct accounts and nominal codes to maintain accurate financial records
• Processing card payments and responding to incoming finance enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting colleagues with queries relating to invoices, payments and KPIs
• Raising and issuing monthly pro forma invoices for properties under offer
• Working with branches to gather supporting documentation, including contracts and proof of ownership
• Reviewing card receipts and transferring funds appropriately to support accurate allocations
• Investigating disputed debts and supporting resolutions with customers
• Preparing documentation for unpaid debts referred to external debt collection solicitors
• Providing wider support across the finance team, including holiday cover and other activities that contribute to the smooth running of the department

What you'll need

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• Experience in a similar role or within a finance environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Experience working with administrative systems and procedures
• An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles
• A proactive approach with strong organisation and attention to detail.

Here's what you can look forward to

At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:

• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
• Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
• Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
• Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
• Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
• Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
• Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder
• Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health

To apply, submit your application online. Our process consists of an initial call with the Talent Acquisition Manager, followed by an interview with the hiring team.

Applications close on Friday 9 October. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process, please contact Lisa Nostro at lisa.nostro@lomond.co.uk.

At Lomond, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Apply today