Accounts Payable

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Edinburgh, offering hybrid working. The role involves managing a high volume of invoices, processing expense claims, and maintaining vendor records to ensure accurate financial documentation. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and be comfortable with financial systems. This is an excellent opportunity to support the finance team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working with financial systems and online document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of invoices within the accounts payable system.
• Managing credit card and virtual credit card transactions.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly supplier payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Comfortable with financial systems

Ability to manage workload

Job description

Position: Accounts Payable Assistant (6 Month FTC)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)

What You'll Be Doing

My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team in Edinburgh. The team is responsible for the accurate management and maintenance of financial records across all group entities, including both client and office ledgers.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of invoices within the accounts payable system, including general ledger costs and client-related professional expenses and disbursements
• Processing and arranging payment of employee and partner expense claims
• Managing credit card and virtual credit card transactions, including reconciliations
• Creating and maintaining accurate vendor records in line with risk management and compliance policies
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly supplier payment runs via BACS
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Uploading and processing internal recharges (e.g. copying, travel, and other costs) into the practice management system
• Accurately filing financial documentation within online filing systems
• Attending team meetings and contributing to discussions around procedures, ensuring documentation is kept up to date
• Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Comfortable working with financial systems and online document management tools
• Able to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.