Finance Assistant

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is searching for a proactive Finance Assistant to join Artus Air in Edinburgh. This full-time role involves financial management, supplier coordination, and process improvements across 40+ projects in a fast-paced environment within a leading climate tech company. Candidates should have solid accounting skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance incentives

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Paid parental leave

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in financial processes and supplier coordination.
• Understanding of double-entry accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and reconcile ledgers.
• Support month-end close and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

This range is provided by Eden Scott. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Business Manager - Accountancy & Finance @ Eden Scott | Hiring the best Finance talent for the top industries across Scotland!

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £28.5,000 DOE (Full - time, permanent)

Eden Scott are delighted to be partnering with Artus Air in their search to appoint an experienced Finance Assistant within their Edinburgh City Centre offices on a full-time and permanent basis.

About Artus Air

Artus Air is a design-led HVAC technology company transforming the way buildings are cooled, heated and ventilated. With an award-winning product range and a growing customer base, Artus Air are delivering energy-efficient climate solutions for modern offices and residential spaces. They’re scaling rapidly - both in the UK and internationally - and are now building a world-class operations function to match. As part of their commitment to innovation, this role will also take the lead on how Artus Air responds to reducing their impact on the environment including their own operations, supply chains and how they extend the life of the materials they sell into buildings.

With backing from top investors and installations in iconic buildings across the UK and Europe, they’re scaling fast. If you want to make a real impact on the planet - and be part of a team that’s driving change through innovation - you’re in the right place.

About the role

Artus Air is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to work closely with the Finance Manager and Logistics team in a cross-functional role that will support both the accounts and purchasing functions, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across a portfolio of 40+ live projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in financial processes, supplier coordination, inventory purchasing, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Key areas of the role will surround:

Finance:

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring approvals and accurate coding
• Prepare domestic and international payment runs
• Reconcile supplier accounts and company credit cards
• Manage AP/AR ledgers, including customer invoicing and payment tracking
• Verify and process staff expenses in line with policy
• Support month-end close: accruals, journals, and ledger adjustments
• Maintain accurate digital and physical financial records
• Coordinate daily with Sales and Production to monitor order readiness
• Communicate delivery timelines to customers and internal teams
• Oversee third-party logistics and internal transport for efficient execution
• Manage the full fulfilment cycle, resolving issues proactively
• Maintain system updates and customer notes for seamless operations
• Contribute to process improvements across logistics and customer service
• Ensure quality standards and contractual

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, the following experience is required:

• Solid understanding of accounting and bookkeeping, including double-entry and month-end close
• Proven experience in logistics, fulfilment, or supply chain within fast-paced environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across teams and with external partners
• Customer-focused with a professional, problem-solving approach
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on, flexible mindset
• Growth-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Joining a mission-driven climate tech company
• The opportunity to shape both our operational backbone and our sustainability future
• Hybrid working and flexible culture
• A values-led, collaborative team focused on quality and impact
• 25 days holiday in addition to English bank holidays
• Pension; company NEST scheme, 4% matched salary sacrifice
• 3 months fully paid parental leave subject to qualification period

To apply, please reach out to Emma Shahnavaz at Eden Scott directly. Please note, all 3rd party and direct submissions will be managed through Eden Scott to ensure a fair recruitment process for all applicants.

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Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer in the delivery of interim solutions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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