Finance Assistant

Overview

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

Location:

National Headquarters, Edinburgh

Finance Assistant – Permanent, Full Time

The Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Accounts Payable/Receivable team at our National Headquarters in Edinburgh. This is a permanent, full-time position. Flexible working arrangements are under review, but at least one day per week in the office will be required.

• Process high volumes of invoices promptly to ensure timely supplier payments and effective query resolution.
• Raise charges to public and private organisations for services provided, ensuring prompt invoicing and adherence to debt collection procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to new systems.
• Excellent telephone manner, data entry skills, and keyboard accuracy.
• Previous experience with purchase ordering and finance systems within a finance team is desirable.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and external agencies.

To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the instructions. Successful applicants will be contacted via email. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders regularly for updates.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 12th February 2026.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the  website.

Please note that SAS is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.