Accounts Payable Specialist

Search; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility around hours

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to learn and develop

Supportive team environment

Mentoring available

Job summary

A financial services recruitment agency in Edinburgh is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist. The role involves managing accounts payable, processing invoices, and supporting VAT returns within a dynamic finance team. Flexibility in work hours is offered, along with opportunities for growth and mentoring. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and a proactive approach, catering to both junior and experienced applicants. This position is primarily part-time with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger management.
• Strong use of Excel for reporting and VAT preparation.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, including posting invoices and coding expenditure.
• Process payments via the core banking platform.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Excel

Attention to detail

Flexible and proactive approach

Finance system experience

Job description

Search Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Accounts Payable Specialist

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Accounts Payable professional to join our client’s Edinburgh office on a part‑time or full‑time basis. The business has undergone significant positive change under a new leadership team, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities for development. With a strong client focus and collaborative culture, this is an excellent space to learn and take ownership of your workload.

Base pay range

Salary range of circa £28k–£32k+ (full‑time equivalent), depending on experience.

The Role

You’ll manage the accounts payable function, working closely within a small, supportive finance team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll take responsibility for processing invoices, coding expenditure and managing payments through the core platform. You’ll also assist with quarterly VAT returns, reconciliations and ad‑hoc tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, including posting invoices to the AP system and coding expenditure
• Process payments via the core banking platform
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations
• Handle inbox requests and approvals, ensuring accurate GL coding
• Support ad‑hoc finance tasks and team cover when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger management
• Flexible and proactive approach – comfortable working in a small team
• Ability to take ownership and work independently
• Open to candidates from junior to experienced level
• Strong use of Excel for reporting and VAT preparation
• Demonstrable finance system experience
• Attention to detail

What’s in it for you

• Salary range of circa £28k–£32k+ (full‑time equivalent), depending on experience
• Flexibility around hours with potential for growth
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to learn and develop in a dynamic, growing business
• Supportive team environment with mentoring available

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Accounting