Accounts Assistant - West Edinburgh
Location: West Edinburgh
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000 plus Excellent Benefits
Our client, a well established organisation based in West Edinburgh, is looking to appoint a proactive and detail focused Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive team environment.
The Role
Working as part of a small and collaborative finance team, you will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function and supporting wider finance operations. Responsibilities include:
Processing and verifying invoices with accuracy and attention to detail
Maintaining and updating supplier records
Reconciling statements and resolving discrepancies
Preparing and processing electronic payments
Supporting month end activities including accruals and reconciliations
Liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate coding and approvals
Handling supplier queries and resolving payment issues
Providing general finance and administrative support as requiredAbout You
The ideal candidate will bring experience in an accounts payable, along with:
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
Confident communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
Experience using accounting or ERP systems (desirable)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Salary & Benefits
£26,000 annual salary
Staff discount
Enhanced holiday entitlement (service related)
Enhanced company sick pay (service related)
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance ProgrammeReady to take the next step?
If you're looking for a stable, supportive environment where you can develop your finance skills, we'd love to hear from you.
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