<p> </p><h2 data-start="170" data-end="211">Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger</h2><p data-start="212" data-end="343"><strong data-start="212" data-end="264">Full-time | Permanent | Edinburgh (Office-based)</strong><br data-start="264" / data-end="267"> <strong data-end="278" data-start="267">Salary:</strong> £28,000-£30,000 per annum<br data-start="311" / data-end="314"><br /></p><p data-end="649" data-start="345">We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong data-end="404" data-start="382">Accounts Assistant</strong> to join a dynamic and growing finance team in Edinburgh, with a primary focus on the <strong data-start="490" data-end="509">purchase ledger</strong>. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering stability, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a supportive finance function.</p><h3 data-start="651" data-end="675">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="676" data-end="1254"><li data-end="801" data-start="676"><p data-start="678" data-end="801">Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and completing three-way matching against purchase orders and delivery notes</p></li><li data-start="802" data-end="876"><p data-start="804" data-end="876">Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries</p></li><li data-end="946" data-start="877"><p data-start="879" data-end="946">Preparing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier accounts</p></li><li data-start="947" data-end="1029"><p data-start="949" data-end="1029">Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and reporting</p></li><li data-start="1030" data-end="1089"><p data-end="1089" data-start="1032">Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails</p></li><li data-end="1182" data-start="1090"><p data-end="1182" data-start="1092">Liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues efficiently</p></li><li data-end="1254" data-start="1183"><p data-start="1185" data-end="1254">Assisting with finance system improvements and process enhancements</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1256" data-end="1288">Skills &amp; Experience Required</h3><ul data-end="1767" data-start="1289"><li data-end="1360" data-start="1289"><p data-end="1360" data-start="1291">Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts assistant role</p></li><li data-end="1421" data-start="1361"><p data-end="1421" data-start="1363">Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</p></li><li data-end="1484" data-start="1422"><p data-end="1484" data-start="1424">Sound understanding of VAT and basic accounting principles</p></li><li data-start="1485" data-end="1543"><p data-start="1487" data-end="1543">Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel</p></li><li data-end="1598" data-start="1544"><p data-start="1546" data-end="1598">Ability to manage deadlines and work independently</p></li><li data-start="1599" data-end="1677"><p data-end="1677" data-start="1601">Part-qualified AAT or studying towards a finance qualification (desirable)</p></li><li data-end="1767" data-start="1678"><p data-end="1767" data-start="1680">Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Business Central (advantageous)</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1769" data-end="1792">Personal Attributes</h3><ul data-start="1793" data-end="1941"><li data-start="1793" data-end="1827"><p data-start="1795" data-end="1827">Highly organised and proactive</p></li><li data-start="1828" data-end="1875"><p data-start="1830" data-end="1875">Team-oriented with a collaborative approach</p></li><li data-end="1941" data-start="1876"><p data-end="1941" data-start="1878">Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1943" data-end="1962">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="1963" data-end="2170"><li data-start="1963" data-end="1996"><p data-end="1996" data-start="1965">Full-time, permanent position</p></li><li data-end="2068" data-start="2039"><p data-end="2068" data-start="2041">Immediate start available</p></li><li data-start="2069" data-end="2103"><p data-start="2071" data-end="2103">Office-based role in Edinburgh</p></li><li data-start="2104" data-end="2170"><p data-end="2170" data-start="2106">Opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding finance team</p></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuNjgwNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

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