Finance Assistant 6m FTC 235024

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Finance Assistant 6m FTC

  • Edinburgh
  • Competitive
  • Permanent

Finance Assistant (Part-Time, 6-Month FTC)

Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata) 

Hours: 21 hours per week, with flexibility across 3, 4 or 5 days 

Contract: 6-month fixed term, with potential for extension 

Location: Edinburgh office (hybrid) or fully remote within the UK 

A growing organisation is looking for a Finance Assistant to support its small finance team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of routine tasks and month-end involvement, and who is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift.

About the Organisation

The business is expanding quickly across the UK and internationally, and the finance function plays a key role in supporting that growth. You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where everyone contributes to keeping financial processes running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Handling supplier invoices from receipt through to posting, ensuring the purchase ledger is accurate and up to date
  • Monitoring outstanding items and helping maintain tidy ledgers
  • Assisting with the monthly close by preparing key adjustments such as accruals, prepayments, and revenue-related calculations
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end schedules
  • Matching incoming customer payments to invoices within the accounting system
  • Investigating and resolving any mismatches or queries
  • Creating customer invoices through the organisation’s billing platform
  • Ensuring billing is completed accurately and on time
  • Following up on overdue invoices and maintaining regular communication with customers
  • Helping support cash flow through proactive collection activity
  • Assisting with wider finance tasks as needed, typical of a small and agile team

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to organise your workload, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines, particularly around month-end
  • Experience using Xero and/or Stripe (desirable)
  • Previous experience in a small finance team or fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

  • 33 days holiday (pro rata), including public holidays
  • Group Life Assurance at 4× salary from day one
  • Well-being support 
  • Discounts and perks 
  • Flexible working options, including hybrid or fully remote arrangements

For more information or to apply, please reach out to Emma O'Connor. 

Please note - unfortunately my client are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role. 

Emma O'Connor
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Emma O'Connor

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