Finance Assistant

Tokitan; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance is seeking a Finance Assistant to ensure smooth operations of their finance function in Edinburgh. The role encompasses handling accounts payable, preparing reconciliations, and working closely with staff for finance-related queries. The ideal candidate will bring experience in financial processes and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, contributing effectively to the finance team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable accounts payable experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and manage purchase ledger activities.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash positions.
• Assist Finance Team Leader with processing business credit cards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience in accounts payable

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Salary: £26,882 pro-rata fixed point 27

Hours: 29 hours per week

Location: Shandwick Place, Edinburgh

Contract: Permanent

Responsible to: Finance Team Leader

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Assistant to facilitate the smooth running of our finance function.

As Finance Assistant, your duties will include: processing accounts payable invoices; purchase ledger control activities; completing payment runs for suppliers and the discretionary fund to service users; as well as managing staff expenses and assisting the Finance Team Leader with the processing of business credit cards.

You will also be responsible for preparing monthly bank reconciliations and monitoring the cash position. You will work closely with service administrators and wider staff, acting as the primary finance contact for purchase ledger and discretionary fund queries.

You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work flexibly with the rest of the team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finance Assistant with demonstrable accounts payable experience, as well as an understanding of financial controls, processes and procedures. Experience with Sage 50 Accounts or other Sage accounting packages would be advantageous.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure.

Download an application pack below. If you have any difficulties access the pack, please contact

If You Have Any Questions Or Would Like To Discuss This Opportunity Further, Please Contact Mark Lacey, Finance Team Leader By Email

Closing date: 12 June 2025 (9am)

Interview date: 25 June 2025

Role Profile Application Form Equality and Diversity Form Self Declaration Form Terms and Conditions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tokitan.TV by 2x

Get notified about new Financial Assistant jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Moodiesburn, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Finance Assistant Manager - Intercompany

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Financial Administrator / Accounts Assistant - Edinburgh Hybrid – 25-27K

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Alva, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Galashiels, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom £38,000.00-£42,000.00 1 day ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 19 hours ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.