Overview
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance and Administration Officer for our client based in Edinburgh.
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.
Responsibilities
* Finance
o Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, recording income, and resolving discrepancies.
o Operate effective credit control procedures, escalating overdue accounts and disputes.
o Complete monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, deductions, and pensions.
o Maintain payroll records and respond to staff pay queries.
o Prepare and submit VAT returns and financial journals for accruals and corrections.
o Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and manage inter-account transfers.
o Maintain the fixed asset register and support audit processes with necessary documentation.
o Produce monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management.
o Oversee the purchase order system and ensure compliance with procurement policy.
* Administration & Office Support
o Provide advanced administrative support, including proofreading, document formatting, and report drafting.
o Coordinate IT onboarding for new starters and liaise with external IT contractors.
o Assist the Head of Corporate Services with project administration and data collation.
o Deliver reception and front-of-house cover when required.
o 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.
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