Finance & People Officer

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working arrangement

Hands-on HR experience alongside_finan

Zusammenfassung

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is seeking a Finance & People Officer in Edinburgh to join a busy, hybrid role split ~60% finance and 40% HR. You will support day-to-day finance, payroll processing, nominal ledger coding and ongoing HR administration while collaborating with senior leadership.

The role offers genuine development in personnel knowledge within a well-established organisation, with opportunities to broaden HR experience alongside financial responsibilities and a supportive team

Qualifikationen

• Solid finance background with payroll and operational admin experience.
• Proactive, well-organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail and clear communication.

Aufgaben

• Process Finance & Payroll tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Support payroll administration and liaise with payroll providers.
• Handle budgeting, management accounts and financial reporting support.
• Provide HR administration and onboarding/offboarding support.

Kenntnisse

Finance

Payroll

HR administration

Stakeholder management

Excel

Ausbildung

CIPD qualification or HR qualification (desirable)

AAT or accounting qualification (desirable)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

This full-time Finance & People Officer position in Edinburgh offers a salary of £31,500 per annum and suits someone with a solid finance background who wishes to broaden their HR experience. The split is roughly 60% finance and 40% people work, supporting senior leadership across payroll, accounting records, nominal ledger coding and everyday HR administration. Applicants should be proactive, well organised and comfortable handling varied duties with accuracy. Strong numeracy, attention to detail and confident communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities. The post sits within a well-established organisation and provides genuine scope to develop personnel knowledge while maintaining core financial processes. Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance & People Officer to join their Edinburgh-based team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play a key role in supporting both the financial and people functions of a well-established organisation. The role is approximately 60% finance and 40% HR , making it particularly attractive to candidates with a strong finance background who are interested in developing their HR knowledge and experience. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finance, payroll, HR administration and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance & Payroll Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Finance coding and nominal ledger management.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Supporting payroll administration and liaising with payroll providers.
• Processing invoices, expenses and reconciliations.
• Supporting budgeting and financial reporting activities.
• Assisting with audits and year-end processes.
• Producing financial reports and management information.
• HR & People Support Supporting employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and systems.
• Providing first-line HR administrative support.
• Assisting with recruitment and interview coordination.
• Supporting employee lifecycle administration.
• Maintaining HR documentation, policies and procedures.
• Assisting with employee relations and wider people projects.

About You

We're looking for a true all-rounder who is highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities. You'll ideally bring:

• Essential Previous experience within finance, accounts, payroll or operational administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

Desirable Experience using Sage , Xero , or similar accounting software. Payroll processing experience. Finance coding and nominal ledger experience. Experience supporting the production of management accounts. Knowledge of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes. Understanding of HR policies and employment procedures. Experience supporting recruitment activities. Knowledge or interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Experience gained within the charity, public sector, membership, or not-for-profit environment. QualificationsWhile not essential, applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who are: CIPD qualified or currently studying towards a HR qualification. AAT qualified, part-qualified accountant, or studying towards an accounting qualification. Looking to broaden their experience across both finance and HR disciplines.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £31,500 .
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience alongside financial responsibility.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine career development opportunities.
• Meaningful role within an organisation that positively impacts communities across Scotland.