Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer for our client based in Edinburgh. Role Overview: This is an exciting opportunity to join their team in a pivotal role that blends financial oversight with high-level administrative support. The Finance and Administration Officer will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, smooth office operations, and compliance with statutory requirements. This hybrid position offers variety and responsibility, with a clear remit across payroll, sales ledger management, VAT returns, and office coordination. Key Responsibilities: Finance * Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, recording income, and resolving discrepancies. * Operate effective credit control procedures, escalating overdue accounts and disputes. * Complete monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, deductions, and pensions. * Maintain payroll records and respond to staff pay queries. * Prepare and submit VAT returns and financial journals for accruals and corrections. * Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and manage inter-account transfers. * Maintain the fixed asset register and support audit processes with necessary documentation. * Produce monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management. * Oversee the purchase order system and ensure compliance with procurement policy. Administration & Office Support * Provide advanced administrative support, including proofreading, document formatting, and report drafting. * Coordinate IT onboarding for new starters and liaise with external IT contractors. * Assist the Head of Corporate Services with project administration and data collation. * Deliver reception and front-of-house cover when required. * Contribute to continuous improvement of office systems and procedures. Skills & Experience: * Proven experience in a finance or administration role with strong accounting knowledge. * Skilled in payroll processing, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. * Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial systems. * High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. * Excellent organisational and communication skills. * Ability to manage workload independently while contributing to a team environment. Offering: * Permanent, fulltime position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. * Hybrid working model with a minimum of one day per week in the Edinburgh head office. * Competitive salary with a structured salary banding system, allowing progression based on performance development reviews (PDRs). * 36 days annual leave (inclusive of 11 bank holidays), with flexibility on bank holiday usage and a full office closure over Christmas. * 10% employer pension contributions. * Enhanced sick pay on a sliding scale. * Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave provisions. * Death in Service benefit equivalent to 4 times the annual salary. * Ongoing learning and development opportunities. * Supportive and inclusive working environment promoting wellbeing and work-life balance