Search are supporting the recruitment of a Finance Assistant to join our client's finance team in Midlothian with flexible working options. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while working in a supportive environment.
About the Role
As Finance Assistant, you'll play a vital role in keeping the finance function running smoothly. You'll take ownership of invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and credit control, while also supporting a variety of wider finance and administrative tasks. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and like being part of a close-knit team, you would be encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase invoices
- Check, code and reconcile supplier invoices
- Liaise confidently with suppliers to resolve queries
- Raise sales invoices and support credit control activities
- Manage internet orders and customer portal invoicing
- Reconcile bank, PayPal, SumUp and Amex transactions
- Prepare weekly payment runs
- Maintain accurate customer & supplier records
- Manage the accounts inbox and respond to internal/external queries
- Support month-end reconciliations
- Assist the wider business with general office-based tasks as required
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
- 3+ years' experience in a finance or accounts role
- Strong understanding of AP & AR processes
- Experience with Accounting systems
- Good Excel skills and attention to detail
- Highly organised, proactive and reliable
- Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
- Positive, team-focused attitude
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary of circa £27,000-£31,000, depending on experience
- Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
- Study support
- Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow
- On-site parking
- Employee discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Regular company events
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or contact (url removed).
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
