Accounts Assistant

Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract) Salary: Up to £29,000 Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office) Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full-Time We are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team, where you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial administration of your own portfolio while gaining broad exposure across the transactional finance function. This role would suit someone with previous Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience who is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Manage Sales Ledger activities, including raising invoices, credit control and maintaining accurate customer records. Process Purchase Ledger invoices, coordinate approvals and prepare payment runs. Complete weekly bank downloads, process deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations. Prepare and submit VAT returns via Making Tax Digital (MTD). Complete recharge reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. Maintain finance control sheets and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date. Process staff expenses and support internal recharge processes. Assist with general finance administration and provide support with ad hoc tasks as required. About You Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role. Strong Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience. Experience completing bank reconciliations and working within month-end processes. Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems (Sage experience would be advantageous). Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise competing deadlines. A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. What's on Offer Salary of up to £29,000. Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office). Supportive and collaborative finance team. Opportunity to take ownership of your own workload and develop your finance experience. Immediate opportunity to join a respected organisation on a fixed-term contract. If you're looking for your next opportunity within a busy finance team and enjoy working across a broad range of transactional finance responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: