Temporary Finance Assistant

Office Angels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the City of Edinburgh is looking for a Temporary Finance Assistant. In this role, you will handle accounts administration, customer service, and month-end processes while contributing to a team-focused work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of sales and purchase ledgers and intermediate Excel skills. This position offers an hourly rate of £13.50, with a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive work environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Understanding of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Knowledge of journals and reconciliations.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Manage and reconcile payments made by credit card.
• Oversee the monthly expense claim process.
• Own allocated month-end journals and reconciliations.

Skills

Understanding of sales and purchase ledgers

Knowledge of journals and reconciliations

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong numeracy and attention to detail

Education

Finance and Accounting qualifications

Job description

Join Our Clients Team as a Temporary Finance Assistant!

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role in finance while making a real impact? Our client is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their vibrant team in the City of Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Temporary with potential of going permanent
• Hourly Rate: £13.50
• Working Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Administration:
  • Take ownership of sales and purchase ledgers, including billing, collections, credit control, and reporting.
  • Process bank transactions daily and produce monthly reconciliations.
  • Manage and reconcile payments made by credit card.
  • Oversee the monthly expense claim process.
  • Ensure all outgoing payments, including regular refunds, are processed efficiently.
• Customer Service:
  • Effectively manage internal and external customer relationships.
  • Provide a high level of service, ensuring smooth processing of all sales and purchase ledger queries.
• Month End:
  • Own allocated month‑end journals and reconciliations, ensuring timely completion in line with the month‑end timeline.
• Process Improvement:
  • Review, streamline, and automate current processes where necessary to enhance efficiency.
  • Continuously strive to advance processes for improved accuracy of information.

What We're Looking For

Skills

• Understanding of sales and purchase ledgers
• Knowledge of journals and reconciliations
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Finance and Accounting qualifications are helpful but not essential

Behaviours

• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive with the ability to take initiative and apply good judgement

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a lively team where your contributions matter!
• Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity for career growth with the potential for a permanent position.

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