Finance Officer (part-time)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established membership organization in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Finance Officer for a part-time role. This position offers a flexible working model, requiring onsite presence only weekly or fortnightly, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will manage financial ledgers, conduct bank reconciliations, and prepare VAT returns while supporting management accounts and audit preparations. If you're detail-oriented and have a strong background in finance, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance office environment, ideally as a Bookkeeper.
• Expertise with computerized accounting systems, preferably Xero.

Responsibilities

• Management of Purchase & Sales Ledgers ensuring accuracy.
• Conducting regular bank reconciliations for smooth operations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Knowledge

Xero Accounting Software

Advanced Excel

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

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Robert Half is excited to be partnering exclusively with a respected membership organisation based in Edinburgh to recruit a Finance Officer for a permanent, part-time opportunity. This role is ideal for a proactive and versatile Bookkeeper who thrives in a dynamic environment and can hit the ground running. The organisation offers an extremely flexible working model, requiring onsite presence only weekly or fortnightly, fostering work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your primary duties will include:

• Management of Purchase & Sales Ledgers: Ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial tracking.
• Bank Reconciliations: Conducting regular reconciliations for smooth financial operations.
• VAT Returns: Preparing and submitting returns in line with UK compliance standards.
• Support for Management Accounts: Completing month-end income and cost reconciliations, as well as assisting with journals.
• Audit Preparation: Getting audit-ready by managing logs and assisting with yearly audit processes.
• Revenue and Cost Control: Performing weekly and monthly checks for financial accuracy.
• Support to Committees: Organising Finance and Audit Committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, distributing papers, and taking minutes.
• Council Reporting: Producing and distributing finance papers for council review.

Qualifications and Skills Needed

To succeed in this position, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in a finance office environment, ideally as a Bookkeeper.
• Expertise with computerised accounting systems (Xero preferred).
• Strong knowledge of VAT, OSCR, and Companies House regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills, with experience supporting senior leadership (e.g., the Chief Operating Officer).
• A meticulous eye for detail, with excellent editing, data collection, and analytical capabilities.

Salary will sit within a range of £27,000 - £30,000 on a full-time equivalent basis.

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