Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant (Interim)

Location: Edinburgh Area / Livingston

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (pro rata)

Contract: 3-6 Months

Hours: 38 Hours per Week

Start Date: ASAP

Hybrid Working: To Be Confirmed

The Opportunity

An established and growing international business is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join its finance team on an interim basis for an initial 3-6 month contract.

Following a period of significant growth, the business is looking for additional support within its transactional finance function. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department, providing essential support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can quickly build relationships, and is confident operating independently from day one.

The Role

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will provide support across a broad range of transactional finance activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

Supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Allocating incoming and outgoing payments

Investigating and resolving supplier and customer queries

Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial controls

Assisting with month-end activities where required

Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc finance administration

Helping ensure continuity and efficiency across the transactional finance function during a busy period

About You

The successful candidate will be a proactive and adaptable finance professional who is comfortable working in a changing environment.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience in a transactional finance role

Strong Accounts Payable and Acco...