Finance Assistant Near Newtongrange £competitive plus benefits Valeco Recruitment are on the market to recruit a permanent individual to join our established client in Midlothian who have had a rare vacancy come up reporting directly into the Chief Executive. Based in Finance your role is to be responsible and manage planning, budgets, accounting and reporting where you will be liaising with stakeholders and executive level management. Key duties: Setting up systems Managing spend against budgets Preparing invoices Balancing all payments Financial analysis Assist with internal audits in preparation of accounts for HMRC Petty cash Organising meetings, room bookings, catering, schedules Manage the Finance Assistant Preparing and distributing board papers along with many other duties. Experience required: Proven track record in Finance essential Competent in using Word, Excel, Sage Able to communicate at Board level First class organisational and communication skills Competent in managing and motivating staff What to do next If your skills and experience fit the above requirements and you would like to take the next step, please apply online attaching your CV and covering letter. If you have any specific questions you would like to answered before applying for the role please feel free to email us (all contact details are available on our website) and we will get back to you. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV and covering letter then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated on a daily basis