Finance Assistant

Path Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks a dedicated Finance Assistant to support finance operations during a maternity leave. In this varied role, you'll handle invoice processing and supplier communications, ensuring efficiency in daily finance tasks. Ideal for meticulous, accurate candidates who value teamwork and a structured environment.

Benefits

Structured Learning & Development programme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Employee Assistance and Recognition Programmes

Family-friendly workplace policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial processing role, preferably as a Finance Assistant.
• Strong communicator with the ability to resolve issues diplomatically.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing, supplier accounts, and payment workflows.
• Input and process supplier invoices using POP and Dynamics GP.
• Track aged creditors and direct debit schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Accuracy in processing

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

inspHire

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has opened for a dedicated Finance Assistant to support our client's finance operations during a period of maternity leave. This fixed-term role, based at their office near Edinburgh, is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Get:

• Salary up to £28,500 depending on experience.
• Standard Monday-Friday working hours
• Structured Learning & Development programme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Staff and employee discount schemes
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• Cycle to Work initiative
• Company pension contributions
• Employee Assistance and Recognition Programmes

About the Organisation
Our client is a long-established and respected business located near Edinburgh. They offer a supportive working culture and a well-integrated finance function. The team is now looking to bring in a motivated Finance Assistant to play a key role in supporting daily finance processes over the coming months.

About the Role
This position offers a varied workload, perfect for a meticulous and adaptable Finance Assistant. You will manage invoice processing, supplier accounts, and payment workflows while supporting reporting and credit control tasks. The Finance Assistant will be expected to handle communications with both internal staff and external vendors professionally and efficiently.

Key Duties:

• Input and process supplier invoices using POP and Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Maintain and update supplier account records
• Manage expense submissions and ensure timely payment runs
• Process BACS, cheque, and card transactions
• Track aged creditors and direct debit schedules
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and communicate with suppliers
• Perform credit checks and assist with committee reporting
• Support debt management activities and ad hoc finance tasks

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in a financial processing role, preferably as a Finance Assistant
• Accuracy-driven with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other financial systems
• Familiarity with inspHire or Dynamics GP is beneficial
• Strong communicator with the ability to resolve issues diplomatically
• Capable of working independently and within a collaborative team

This is an excellent short-term post for a capable Finance Assistant who enjoys a structured, varied role and values being part of a cohesive team. If you're a skilled Finance Assistant ready to step into a busy finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.