Finance Officer (part-time)

Staging It; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Officer for a part-time role in Edinburgh. This position is perfect for a versatile Bookkeeper who excels in a dynamic environment. You will manage financial ledgers, conduct bank reconciliations, and prepare VAT returns while supporting senior leadership. The organization promotes work-life balance with flexible onsite presence, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. If you have a meticulous eye for detail and thrive in a supportive role, this opportunity is tailored for you. Join a respected membership organization and make a significant impact in the finance department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase & Sales Ledgers ensuring accuracy in financial tracking.
• Prepare VAT Returns and support Management Accounts for month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computerized accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience in finance office environment

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

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

Qualifications And Skills Needed

To succeed in this position, you'll bring:

1. Proven experience in a finance office environment, ideally as a Bookkeeper.
2. Expertise with computerised accounting systems (Xero preferred).
3. Strong knowledge of VAT, OSCR, and Companies House regulations.
4. Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
5. Exceptional organisational and administrative skills, with experience supporting senior leadership (e.g., the Chief Operating Officer).
6. 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.