Accounts Assistant

Nova Innovation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A marine energy company in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to support financial reporting and procurement functions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and have experience with financial processes. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment, including hybrid options.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Matched 5% employer pension contribution

33 days annual holiday allowance

Private medical and life insurance

Comprehensive family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong working knowledge of financial processes including purchase orders and reconciliations.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer purchase orders.
• Reconcile budget actuals and review expense claims.
• Assist the finance team during month-end and year-end.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Job description

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Employment type: Part-time

Reports to: Head of Finance

Summary

Nova is a marine energy company that designs, builds and operates renewable energy projects. Nova has a world-leading track record in tidal energy and has recently expanded into floating solar, with a strong pipeline of projects across the UK, Europe and Africa.

The Accounts Assistant plays a key role within the finance function and will be responsible for the foundations of all financial reporting. We therefore require someone with strong initiative and excellent attention to detail, who can work accurately and efficiently while contributing to a fast-paced and evolving team. Procurement support may also be required as part of this role, so flexibility and a willingness to assist across functions is essential.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our finance and procurement functions. This is a varied role involving a broad range of financial and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be reliable, proactive, and comfortable working within a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Process and administer purchase orders
• Reconcile Budget actuals
• Review expense claims for accuracy and ensure correct approval
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions
• Send remittance advices and check supplier statements
• Maintain the goods-in log
• Manage the finance mailbox and direct enquiries as appropriate
• Perform routine financial and clerical administration tasks
• Provide holiday cover for the Financial Accountant
• Assist the finance team during month-end, year-end, and grant audits
• Other tasks that are required by the business from time to time.

Attributes

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate the following:

• Strong organisational skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Initiative and intuition
• Reliability and accountability
• Excellent communication skills
• A collaborative approach to teamwork
• A proactive, can-do attitude

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software or equivalent
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Solid understanding of financial processes, including purchase orders, expense claims, reconciliations, and credit card processing
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to internal systems and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently using initiative

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or business administration (e.g. AAT, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience supporting procurement processes
• Familiarity with audit preparation or grant reporting
• Experience working in a dynamic, growing SME environment

Conditions, Remuneration and Benefits

• Part-time role (15-18 hours per week), with potential to grow to fulltime as the company expands
• Competitive salary based on experience: FTE range £26,246 - £29,030 per annum;
• Matched 5% employer pension contribution, raising to 10% on length of service;
• 33 days annual holiday allowance, rising to 35 on length of service;
• Hybrid working arrangements (combination of office and remote work);
• Private medical and life insurance;
• Comprehensive family-friendly policies.

Nova values an inclusive and diverse team. If you would like to discuss this role, including any adjustments you may require please get in touch via the email address listed below.

Application Specifics

If you would like to apply, please email your CV with a tailored covering letter to [e-mail], explaining why you think you would be suited to this position,your reasons for applying and other pertinent information e.g. available start date, relocation/visa status. Applications without a covering letter will not be read.

For the Subject field in your email, please use: “Job application: 25002 Accounts Assistant”.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work as part of the interview process and/or pre-employment checks.