Finance Assistant - Full Time or Part Time

Change Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Employee benefits and discount schemes

Free parking

Job summary

Change Accountancy & Finance is partnered with a well-established Edinburgh-based organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team. This role supports day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations and payment processing across multiple entities, reporting to the Finance Manager.

Flexible hours are on offer: 35 hours per week full-time or 28 hours per week part-time depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Allocate receipts and prepare supplier payment runs.
• Process intercompany transactions and recharges.
• Support payroll administration and associated finance tasks.
• Proactively manage outstanding debtors and assist with collections.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Change Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a well-established Edinburgh based organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing business operating across multiple entities. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function and ensuring the smooth processing of financial transactions. They offer flexibility with this position, which can be worked either full-time (35 hours per week) or on a part-time basis of 28 hours per week.

Role Overview:

Working within a busy and collaborative finance team, you will support a broad range of accounting and bookkeeping activities, including reconciliations, payment processing, month-end support and credit control. This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys a varied workload and can confidently manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Allocate receipts and prepare supplier payment runs.
• Process intercompany transactions and recharges.
• Support payroll administration and associated finance tasks.
• Proactively manage outstanding debtors and assist with collections.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team.

Candidate Profile:

We are keen to speak with candidates who have strong bookkeeping and transactional finance experience and who are looking to join a supportive and fast-paced business environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeping role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Employee benefits and discount schemes.
• Free parking.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.