Finance Assistant (6-Month FTC) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days in office per week) Salary: £27,000-£29,000 per annumAbout the Role We're seeking a proactive and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting a busy finance function. You'll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day processes.Key Responsibilities<ul data-end="1174" data-start="681"><li data-end="779" data-start="681">Manage Accounts Payable, including processing invoices, supplier queries, and payment runs</li><li data-start="780" data-end="896">Oversee Accounts Receivable, raising invoices, allocating payments, and following up on outstanding balances</li><li data-end="979" data-start="897">Maintain and reconcile the cash book, ensuring accuracy and timely updates</li><li data-start="980" data-end="1036">Assist with preparing and submitting VAT returns</li><li data-end="1109" data-start="1037">Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting</li><li data-end="1174" data-start="1110">Provide general finance administration and support as required</li></ul>About You<ul data-start="1190" data-end="1587"><li data-start="1190" data-end="1252">Experience in a similar Finance or Accounts Assistant role</li><li data-start="1253" data-end="1327">Strong understanding of AP, AR and cashbook management (happy to train on VAT)</li><li data-end="1391" data-start="1328">Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</li><li data-start="1392" data-end="1437">Confident using finance systems and Excel</li><li data-end="1523" data-start="1438">Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team</li><li data-start="1524" data-end="1587">Organised, reliable, and able to manage deadlines effectively</li></ul>What We Offer<ul data-start="1607" data-end="1840"><li data-end="1677" data-start="1607">Hybrid working model (2 days per week in our Edinburgh office)</li><li data-start="1678" data-end="1722">Supportive and friendly team environment</li><li data-start="1723" data-end="1768">Competitive salary of £27,000-£29,000</li><li data-end="1840" data-start="1769">Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic finance team</li></ul>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join us for this exciting short-term opportunity!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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjU1MzUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

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Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
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27000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Assistant (6-Month FTC) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days in office per week) Salary: £27,000-£29,000 per annumAbout the Role We're seeking a proactive and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting a busy finance function. You'll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day processes.Key Responsibilities<ul data-end="1174" data-start="681"><li data-end="779" data-start="681">Manage Accounts Payable, including processing invoices, supplier queries, and payment runs</li><li data-start="780" data-end="896">Oversee Accounts Receivable, raising invoices, allocating payments, and following up on outstanding balances</li><li data-end="979" data-start="897">Maintain and reconcile the cash book, ensuring accuracy and timely updates</li><li data-start="980" data-end="1036">Assist with preparing and submitting VAT returns</li><li data-end="1109" data-start="1037">Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting</li><li data-end="1174" data-start="1110">Provide general finance administration and support as required</li></ul>About You<ul data-start="1190" data-end="1587"><li data-start="1190" data-end="1252">Experience in a similar Finance or Accounts Assistant role</li><li data-start="1253" data-end="1327">Strong understanding of AP, AR and cashbook management (happy to train on VAT)</li><li data-end="1391" data-start="1328">Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</li><li data-start="1392" data-end="1437">Confident using finance systems and Excel</li><li data-end="1523" data-start="1438">Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team</li><li data-start="1524" data-end="1587">Organised, reliable, and able to manage deadlines effectively</li></ul>What We Offer<ul data-start="1607" data-end="1840"><li data-end="1677" data-start="1607">Hybrid working model (2 days per week in our Edinburgh office)</li><li data-start="1678" data-end="1722">Supportive and friendly team environment</li><li data-start="1723" data-end="1768">Competitive salary of £27,000-£29,000</li><li data-end="1840" data-start="1769">Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic finance team</li></ul>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join us for this exciting short-term opportunity!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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjU1MzUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
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