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Accounts Assistant

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Contract
28000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract)</h1>Salary: Up to £29,000Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office)Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full-TimeWe are delighted to be working with a well-established organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team, where you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial administration of your own portfolio while gaining broad exposure across the transactional finance function.This role would suit someone with previous Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience who is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage Sales Ledger activities, including raising invoices, credit control and maintaining accurate customer records.</li><li>Process Purchase Ledger invoices, coordinate approvals and prepare payment runs.</li><li>Complete weekly bank downloads, process deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns via Making Tax Digital (MTD).</li><li>Complete recharge reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain finance control sheets and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Process staff expenses and support internal recharge processes.</li><li>Assist with general finance administration and provide support with ad hoc tasks as required.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.</li><li>Strong Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience.</li><li>Experience completing bank reconciliations and working within month-end processes.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems (Sage experience would be advantageous).</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise competing deadlines.</li><li>A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of up to £29,000.</li><li>Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office).</li><li>Supportive and collaborative finance team.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of your own workload and develop your finance experience.</li><li>Immediate opportunity to join a respected organisation on a fixed-term contract.</li></ul>If you're looking for your next opportunity within a busy finance team and enjoy working across a broad range of transactional finance responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.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/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuMTI4NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-27T13:55:20Z

Assistant Accountant

Edinburgh, Edinburgh
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Assistant AccountantLocation: EdinburghSalary: Competitive + Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation based in Edinburgh. This role would suit an ambitious finance professional who is looking to continue developing their technical accounting skills within a supportive and collaborative finance team. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working alongside experienced finance professionals. The successful candidate will ideally be part-qualified or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ICAS, with previous experience gained within an accounting or finance environment. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Supporting month-end processes, including the preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records across purchase ledger, sales ledger and general bookkeeping activities</li><li>Supporting VAT return preparation and ensuring compliance requirements are met</li><li>Assisting with financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making</li><li>Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and provide finance support</li><li>Contributing to wider finance projects, process improvements and ad-hoc accounting activities</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate Will Have: <ul><li>Previous experience within an accounting or finance environment</li><li>Working towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ICAS desirable)</li><li>Experience supporting or preparing management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently</li><li>Strong communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach</li></ul> If you are looking for your next step within finance and would like to join an organisation that values development and progression, we would welcome your application.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/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuMjYzMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-06T15:38:39Z

Accounts Assistant

Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
remote
Permanent
29000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Location: EdinburghSalary: Competitive + Full Study Support / Training ContractJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentRobert Half is delighted to be partnering with a business in Glasgow in the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team in Glasgow.This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to build a long-term career in accounting. This business is offering a full training contract and study support for the right individual, making this an ideal role for someone seeking to progress towards a professional accounting qualification.The RoleWorking closely with experienced Finance Managers, you'll take responsibility for a portfolio of project companies and gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities, including:<ul><li>Purchase ledger and supplier management</li><li>Sales ledger administration and credit control</li><li>Cashbook maintenance and treasury activities</li><li>Loan and debt administration</li><li>Assisting with management accounts preparation</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and journal postings</li><li>VAT and CIS returns</li><li>Supporting year-end audit processes</li><li>Company secretarial administration and board meeting support</li><li>Ad hoc finance and project-based work</li></ul>About YouWe're keen to hear from individuals who are:<ul><li>Looking to pursue a professional accounting qualification through a training contract</li><li>Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ICAS (or planning to start)</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn</li><li>Strong communicators with a proactive approach</li><li>Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel</li><li>Looking for a role that offers genuine career progression</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul><li>Full study support and training contract for the right candidate</li><li>Exposure to a wide variety of finance and accounting responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals</li><li>Long-term career development within a growing business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul>If you're looking for a role that will provide a strong foundation for a successful accounting career while working in a highly regarded and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.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/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy4wNDk2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-14T16:08:30Z

Procurement Specialist

Stirling, Stirling
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit a Procurement Specialist.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing procurement function during an exciting period of development and transformation. The organisation is investing heavily in its procurement capability and is seeking an ambitious procurement professional who can help drive best practice, deliver commercial value and build strong relationships across the business and supplier network.The successful candidate will manage a broad portfolio of spend categories, work closely with key stakeholders across multiple functions and play an active role in shaping procurement strategy and supplier performance.Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience across either direct or indirect procurement categories.Candidates currently working as Buyers, Senior Buyers, Procurement Specialists, Category Specialists, Category Managers or Strategic Sourcing professionals are encouraged to apply.<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of procurement activities across a varied spend portfolio, supporting both operational and strategic business objectives.This is a commercially focused role that offers significant visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to influence decision-making at multiple levels.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Manage end-to-end procurement activity across a range of spend categories.</li><li>Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Lead tender, RFx and supplier selection activities.</li><li>Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures and service levels to deliver commercial value.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships whilst monitoring performance against agreed KPIs.</li><li>Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, reviews and supplier audits.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality and IT.</li><li>Provide procurement expertise and challenge where appropriate to support business decision-making.</li><li>Monitor spend, supplier performance and procurement savings.</li><li>Support supply chain risk management activities and supplier diversification initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and governance requirements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're interested in speaking with commercially minded procurement professionals who enjoy building relationships, influencing stakeholders and driving positive change.You may currently work within manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, logistics, utilities or another complex commercial environment.<h3>We're particularly interested in candidates with:</h3><ul><li>Experience within procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing or category management.</li><li>Exposure to direct materials, indirect spend, engineering, MRO, packaging, logistics, CAPEX, facilities management or professional services categories.</li><li>Strong supplier negotiation and contract management capabilities.</li><li>Experience leading sourcing, tendering and supplier selection activities.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and analytical problem-solving ability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.</li><li>A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement.</li><li>Exposure to a wide range of procurement categories and business functions.</li><li>Significant autonomy and ownership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence procurement transformation and best practice.</li><li>Long-term career development within a growing international organisation.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working environment.</li></ul><h2>Location</h2>This position is based in Stirlingshire, Scotland with a hybrid working model. Applicants should be based within commuting distance of the site or be willing to relocate to Scotland. 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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNjk0NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-21T13:35:07Z

Indirect Procurement Specialist

Stirling, Stirling
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is exclusively engaged to recruit a Indirect Procurement Specialist for a well-established organisation operating within a complex, multi-site environment.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing procurement function that is undergoing significant development and transformation. The business is investing in its procurement capability and is looking for an individual who can help drive best practice, deliver commercial value and build strong internal and external relationships. <h2>The Role</h2>Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories, managing a considerable annual expenditure across multiple business areas.This is a commercially focused procurement role with a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement. The position will suit someone who enjoys influencing decision-making, delivering value through effective negotiations and driving continuous improvement.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Manage end-to-end procurement activity across a range of indirect spend categories.</li><li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives.</li><li>Lead tender and RFx processes, evaluating commercial and technical proposals.</li><li>Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing and service levels to deliver value and cost savings.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships whilst managing performance against agreed KPIs.</li><li>Support contract lifecycle activities including renewals, extensions and supplier reviews.</li><li>Identify opportunities to consolidate spend and leverage purchasing power across the wider business.</li><li>Work collaboratively with stakeholders across operations, engineering, finance, IT and other support functions.</li><li>Provide procurement guidance and challenge to internal stakeholders where appropriate.</li><li>Monitor spend, report on savings and identify continuous improvement opportunities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and governance processes.</li><li>Support supply chain risk mitigation and second-source initiatives where required.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're interested in speaking with procurement professionals who can operate independently, influence stakeholders and take ownership of their category areas.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Previous experience within procurement, purchasing or sourcing.</li><li>Exposure to indirect spend categories.</li><li>Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.</li><li>Experience leading sourcing, tendering or RFx activities.</li><li>The ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.</li><li>Strong analytical and commercial decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.</li><li>A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive positive change.</li></ul>Industry experience is flexible, and applications are welcomed from candidates operating within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, life sciences, logistics or other complex commercial environments.<h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement.</li><li>Significant autonomy and ownership.</li><li>Exposure to a broad procurement remit and varied spend categories.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role within an evolving procurement function.</li><li>Long-term career development prospects within a growing international business.</li></ul>If you're looking for a procurement role that offers genuine commercial responsibility, stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence change, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion. 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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMTA5NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-06T15:25:41Z