Finance Assistant

Office Angels; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Dunfermline is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced international finance team on a temporary basis. You will support Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations and supplier payments in multiple currencies.

The role offers hybrid working after an initial training period, a busy, detail-oriented environment and the chance to develop expertise within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Office user.
• Experience working with multiple currencies or international entities would be highly advantageous.
• ERP system experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy shared finance mailbox and responding to supplier queries.
• Processing high volumes of invoices using three-way matching procedures.
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs.
• Reconciling multiple bank accounts and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.
• Processing employee expenses and related finance postings.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with internal departments.
• Maintaining and reconciling supplier accounts and records.
• Applying credit notes and supporting month-end activities.
• Assisting with intercompany reconciliations.
• Supporting wider finance functions including Accounts Receivable when required.
• Producing accurate reports and working with large data sets in Excel.

Skills

Finance experience

Reconciliation

Excel

Outlook

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Angels are delighted to be partnering with a well-established global organisation in Dunfermline to recruit a Temporary Finance Assistant for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a supportive and fast-paced finance team, with the flexibility of hybrid working once training has been completed.

The Role

Working within the International Finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting Accounts Payable, banking and reconciliation activities across multiple entities and currencies. This is a varied position where accuracy, organisation and strong communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy shared finance mailbox and responding to supplier queries
• Processing high volumes of invoices using three-way matching procedures
• Preparing and processing weekly supplier payment runs
• Reconciling multiple bank accounts and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded
• Processing employee expenses and related finance postings
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with internal departments
• Maintaining and reconciling supplier accounts and records
• Applying credit notes and supporting month-end activities
• Assisting with intercompany reconciliations
• Supporting wider finance functions including Accounts Receivable when required
• Producing accurate reports and working with large data sets in Excel

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Office user
• Experience working with multiple currencies or international entities would be highly advantageous
• ERP system experience is desirable

What's in it for You?

• Immediate start available
• Hybrid working after initial training period
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Potential for the assignment to be extended beyond the initial 3 months
• Excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global organisation

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