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Recruiter
Robert Half
Location
Edinburgh
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
7 October 2026
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Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Edinburgh Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their established finance team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised finance professional to play a key role within a diverse and growing organisation operating across multiple sectors.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will support a broad range of finance and bookkeeping activities whilst helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Processing supplier invoices using Sage 200
Assisting with month-end accounting processes
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Supplier statement and account reconciliations
Allocating customer and supplier payments
Preparing payment runs
Credit control and debt collection activities
Processing inter company recharges
Supporting day-to-day finance administration and reporting
Maintaining accurate financial records

About You

You'll be an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and can manage multiple priorities effectively.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 year's experience within a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role
Previous Sage 200 experience
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience using accounting software
Payroll experience
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Confident communication skills

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements available
Employer pension contribution
29 days annual leave plus Christmas

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant looking to join a supportive and stable organisation where they can make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.

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