Finance Assistant

Confidential; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Hybrid working

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Finance Assistant on an interim basis to support the transactional finance team in Edinburgh/Livingston. You will handle supplier invoices, support AP/AR, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on experience in transactional finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Hybrid working arrangements are being confirmed.

Qualifications

• Transactional finance experience required.
• Strong AP/AR experience and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and adaptable in changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Allocating incoming and outgoing payments
• Investigating and resolving supplier and customer queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls
• Assisting with month-end activities where required
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance administration
• Helping ensure continuity and efficiency across the transactional finance function during a busy period

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliation

Excel

Independent work

Finance systems

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Finance Assistant (Interim)

Location: Edinburgh Area / Livingston

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (pro rata)

Contract: 3-6 Months

Hours: 38 Hours per Week

Start Date: ASAP

Hybrid Working: To Be Confirmed

The Opportunity

An established and growing international business is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team on an interim basis for an initial 3-6 month contract.

Following a period of significant growth, the business is looking for additional support within its transactional finance function. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department, providing essential support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can quickly build relationships, and is confident operating independently from day one.

The Role

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will provide support across a broad range of transactional finance activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Allocating incoming and outgoing payments
• Investigating and resolving supplier and customer queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls
• Assisting with month-end activities where required
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance administration
• Helping ensure continuity and efficiency across the transactional finance function during a busy period

About You

The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable finance professional who is comfortable working in a changing environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role
• Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Excellent reconciliation skills
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
• A positive and flexible approach, with the ability to quickly add value within a busy team

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000
• Initial 3-6 month contract
• Opportunity to join a growing business and make a real impact
• Varied and hands-on role within a supportive finance team
• Fast-moving recruitment process with interviews taking place quickly

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristic. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion, and we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience.