Finance Assistant

ASA Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Finance Operational Assistant for a 6-month contract in Edinburgh. This role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices, and supporting audit reviews. Candidates should have a finance background, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact work within a respected national organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or business support role.
• Knowledge of invoice processing and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle expense processing and treasury tasks.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Excel

eFinancials

PECOS

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with a background in transactional processing and accounts administration? We're recruiting a Finance Operational Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive public sector finance team for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact work within a respected national organisation that supports workforce development, digital innovation, and operational excellence in the health and care sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work as part of the Governance & Operational Finance Team, supporting the day-to-day management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Handle expense processing and treasury tasks.
• Perform invoice matching and query resolution.
• Set up customer and supplier accounts.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit reviews.
• Rotate tasks with two other colleagues to ensure efficient, accurate processing and service delivery.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or business support role.
• Knowledge of invoice processing and basic accounting principles.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads independently.
• Strong customer service approach and excellent communication skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and values-driven attitude.

Desirable

• Experience in at least two of the following: Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, Treasury, Expenses.
• Familiarity with eFinancials, PECOS, or similar finance systems.
• Experience within healthcare, social care, or education sectors.
• Knowledge of GDPR and handling sensitive data appropriately.

Ready to apply?

If you have the skills, experience, and motivation to contribute to a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your next meaningful assignment!

About ASA Recruitment

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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