Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (flexible on start and finish times)
The Opportunity
An established and creative architecture practice based in Edinburgh is looking to add a Finance Assistant to its growing team. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative SME environment where finance plays a key role in supporting project delivery and business operations.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure smooth financial operations across the business.
The firm offers a supportive culture, hybrid working, and exposure to a dynamic professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing purchase and sales ledger processes, including invoice processing and maintaining accurate records
* Processing purchase invoices and managing supplier payments
* Raising and issuing client invoices
* Assisting with credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
* Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
* Supporting month-end processes
* Assisting with basic financial forecasting and reporting support
* Processing employee expenses and staff reimbursements
* Maintaining and updating financial data within accounting systems
* Providing administrative support to the wider finance team as required
Experience & Skills
* Previous experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role
* Experience with purchase and sales ledger processes
* Experience using Xero is desirable
* Ideally experience within construction, engineering, architecture, or professional services environments
* Experience working within an SME business would be advantageous
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with non-finance colleagues
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
What’s on Offer
* Salary between £28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working (2 days from home)
* Flexible working hours
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to gain exposure within a creative and growing architecture