Finance And Administration Officer

Murray Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer in Edinburgh. This role requires financial oversight and high-level administrative support, focusing on payroll, sales ledger management, and compliance. Offering a competitive salary, a hybrid work model, and extensive employee benefits including 36 days of annual leave, this position is ideal for someone with strong accounting knowledge and excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

10% employer pension contributions

Enhanced sick pay

Death in Service benefit

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or administration role with strong accounting knowledge.
• Skilled in payroll processing, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and operate effective credit control procedures.
• Complete monthly payroll and prepare VAT returns.
• Provide advanced administrative support and assist with project administration.

Skills

Finance administration

Payroll processing

VAT returns

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer for our client based in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their team in a pivotal role that blends financial oversight with high-level administrative support. The Finance and Administration Officer will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, smooth office operations, and compliance with statutory requirements. This hybrid position offers variety and responsibility, with a clear remit across payroll, sales ledger management, VAT returns, and office coordination.

Responsibilities

• Finance
  • Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, recording income, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Operate effective credit control procedures, escalating overdue accounts and disputes.
  • Complete monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, deductions, and pensions.
  • Maintain payroll records and respond to staff pay queries.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns and financial journals for accruals and corrections.
  • Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and manage inter-account transfers.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and support audit processes with necessary documentation.
  • Produce monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management.
  • Oversee the purchase order system and ensure compliance with procurement policy.
• Administration & Office Support
  • Provide advanced administrative support, including proofreading, document formatting, and report drafting.
  • Coordinate IT onboarding for new starters and liaise with external IT contractors.
  • Assist the Head of Corporate Services with project administration and data collation.
  • Deliver reception and front-of-house cover when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of office systems and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a finance or administration role with strong accounting knowledge.
• Skilled in payroll processing, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently while contributing to a team environment.

Offering

• Permanent, fulltime position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of one day per week in the Edinburgh head office.
• Competitive salary with a structured salary banding system, allowing progression based on performance development reviews (PDRs).
• 36 days annual leave (inclusive of 11 bank holidays), with flexibility on bank holiday usage and a full office closure over Christmas.
• 10% employer pension contributions.
• Enhanced sick pay on a sliding scale.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave provisions.
• Death in Service benefit equivalent to 4 times the annual salary.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment promoting wellbeing and work-life balance.