<p>Robert Half is delighted to be working with a growing independent accountancy firm in Edinburgh who look to add a new Accounts Assistant to their tight knit team.</p><p>As an Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key supporting role within the client services team, helping to deliver accurate and timely financial information. You'll assist with core compliance tasks, contribute to the smooth running of client accounts, and gain exposure to a wide range of accounting processes.</p><p>You'll work closely with senior team members and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.</p><p>Suitable applicants must have prior experience of working within an accountancy practice setting. </p><p><strong>Day-to-day responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Assisting in the preparation of year-end accounts using IRIS</p></li><li><p>Supporting the completion of corporation tax and self-assessment returns</p></li><li><p>Preparing VAT returns and reviewing data for accuracy</p></li><li><p>Responding to client queries in a timely and professional manner</p></li><li><p>Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts preparation</p></li><li><p>Maintaining Xero certification and supporting clients with cloud software queries</p></li><li><p>Ensuring compliance with AML procedures under supervision</p></li><li><p>Contributing to internal process improvements and team initiatives</p></li><li><p>Supporting ad hoc tasks and projects as directed by senior staff or directors</p></li></ul><strong>About You</strong><br><p>We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a practice environment. You'll enjoy working with clients and colleagues alike, and bring a proactive, can-do attitude to your work.</p><p><strong>You'll ideally be:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Part-qualified (ACCA/ICAS/ACA), studying, or qualified by experience</p></li><li><p>Familiar with preparing accounts and tax returns within a practice setting (essential)</p></li><li><p>Comfortable using cloud accounting software (Xero experience preferred)</p></li><li><p>Organised and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently</p></li><li><p>A good communicator with a client-focused mindset</p></li><li><p>Keen to learn and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement</p></li></ul><strong>What's on Offer</strong><br><ul><li><p>Competitive salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working model with flexibility around office/home balance</p></li><li><p>Supportive and inclusive team culture</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a varied and interesting client base</p></li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uOTkzNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="124" data-end="255"><strong data-end="183" data-start="124">Accounts Payable Officer - Stirling (Hybrid Working)</strong><br data-end="186" / data-start="183"><strong data-start="186" data-end="255">3-Month PAYE Contract | Interviews Next Week | Immediate Start</strong></p><p data-end="479" data-start="257">Robert Half is delighted to be working with a well-established institute based in <strong data-end="351" data-start="339">Stirling</strong>, currently seeking <strong data-end="404" data-start="371">two Accounts Payable Officers</strong> to support their finance operations during a period of increased workload.</p><p data-end="666" data-start="481">This is a <strong data-start="491" data-end="516">3-month PAYE contract</strong> with <strong data-start="522" data-end="553">hybrid working arrangements</strong> (minimum 2 days in the office per week). An <strong data-start="598" data-end="612">ASAP start</strong> is required, with interviews scheduled for next week.</p><h3 data-end="690" data-start="673"><strong data-end="690" data-start="677">The Role:</strong></h3><p data-end="863" data-start="692">As an <strong data-end="726" data-start="698">Accounts Payable Officer</strong>, you'll join a dynamic and friendly operations team, working closely with the lead AP Officer and reporting into the Operations Manager.</p><p data-start="865" data-end="904">Your key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-start="905" data-end="1365"><li data-end="986" data-start="905"><p data-end="986" data-start="907">End-to-end processing of supplier invoices in the <strong data-start="957" data-end="976">purchase-to-pay</strong> process</p></li><li data-end="1054" data-start="987"><p data-end="1054" data-start="989">Matching invoices to <strong data-end="1029" data-start="1010">purchase orders</strong> and <strong data-start="1034" data-end="1052">goods receipts</strong></p></li><li data-end="1102" data-start="1055"><p data-start="1057" data-end="1102">Supporting with the <strong data-start="1077" data-end="1100">weekly payment runs</strong></p></li><li data-end="1164" data-start="1103"><p data-end="1164" data-start="1105">Processing <strong data-start="1116" data-end="1136">foreign payments</strong> to ensure timely delivery</p></li><li data-end="1226" data-start="1165"><p data-start="1167" data-end="1226">Managing and reconciling <strong data-end="1211" data-start="1192">purchasing card</strong> transactions</p></li><li data-start="1227" data-end="1284"><p data-start="1229" data-end="1284">Handling <strong data-end="1262" data-start="1238">staff expense claims</strong> (largely automated)</p></li><li data-end="1365" data-start="1285"><p data-start="1287" data-end="1365">Processing <strong data-start="1298" data-end="1327">student hardship payments</strong> and other <strong data-start="1338" data-end="1365">immediate disbursements</strong></p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1390" data-start="1372"><strong data-end="1390" data-start="1376">About You:</strong></h3><p data-end="1429" data-start="1392">We're looking for candidates who are:</p><ul data-end="1673" data-start="1430"><li data-end="1493" data-start="1430"><p data-start="1432" data-end="1493">Confident and experienced in <strong data-start="1461" data-end="1481">accounts payable</strong> processes</p></li><li data-end="1561" data-start="1494"><p data-end="1561" data-start="1496">Comfortable working in <strong data-start="1519" data-end="1546">fast-paced, high-volume</strong> environments</p></li><li data-end="1613" data-start="1562"><p data-start="1564" data-end="1613">Strong communicators and effective team players</p></li><li data-end="1673" data-start="1614"><p data-end="1673" data-start="1616">Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision</p></li></ul><p data-start="1675" data-end="1707"><strong data-end="1707" data-start="1675">Desirable but not essential:</strong></p><ul data-start="1708" data-end="1783"><li data-end="1783" data-start="1708"><p data-start="1710" data-end="1783">Experience using <strong data-end="1746" data-start="1727">Agresso / Unit4</strong></p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1790" data-end="1817"><strong data-end="1817" data-start="1794">Additional Details:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1818" data-end="2098"><li data-start="1818" data-end="1897"><p data-start="1820" data-end="1897"><strong data-start="1820" data-end="1840">Contract Length:</strong> 3 months (potential for extension, but not guaranteed)</p></li><li data-end="1922" data-start="1898"><p data-start="1900" data-end="1922"><strong data-start="1900" data-end="1915">Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p></li><li data-start="1923" data-end="1996"><p data-start="1925" data-end="1996"><strong data-end="1942" data-start="1925">Work Pattern:</strong> Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week onsite in Stirling</p></li><li data-end="2098" data-start="1997"><p data-start="1999" data-end="2098"><strong data-start="1999" data-end="2016">Team Culture:</strong> Friendly and collaborative team, led by a supportive AP lead</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2105" data-end="2124"><strong data-end="2124" data-start="2109">Interested?</strong></h3><p data-end="2287" data-start="2125">If you're available immediately and have experience in accounts payable, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Ailidh van Wyk to arrange a conversation on 0131 240 3704.</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/YWlsaWRoLnZhbnd5ay4xODMyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> I'm recruiting Finance Assistant for an established Property Management business based in the heart of Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, ambitious and enthusiastic individual to craft out a career in this space. Working in a small office there is an opportunity to get involved in various areas of the business.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li data-end="179" data-start="128"><p data-end="179" data-start="130">Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers</p></li><li data-start="180" data-end="224"><p data-end="224" data-start="182">Process invoices, receipts, and payments</p></li><li data-start="225" data-end="276"><p data-end="276" data-start="227">Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow</p></li><li data-start="277" data-end="332"><p data-end="332" data-start="279">Prepare VAT returns and support month-end reporting</p></li><li data-start="333" data-end="379"><p data-end="379" data-start="335">Manage payroll and employee expense claims</p></li><li data-start="380" data-end="420"><p data-end="420" data-start="382">Handle supplier and customer queries</p></li><li data-end="468" data-start="421"><p data-end="468" data-start="423">Support budgeting and financial forecasting</p></li><li data-start="469" data-end="521"><p data-start="471" data-end="521">Maintain filing systems and general office admin</p></li><li data-start="522" data-end="570"><p data-end="570" data-start="524">Assist with compliance and audit preparation</p></li><li data-start="571" data-end="617"><p data-start="573" data-end="617">Liaise with external accountants as needed</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a similar role</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjc5MDUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>I'm currently partnered with a key client based in Leith going through a digitisation transformation. This has created a requirement for someone to come in and support as an Accounts Payable Assistant, initially on a temporary basis but the organisation has a track record of keeping good talent for the long term.</p><p>Hybrid working (2 days in office)</p><p>Based in Leith</p><p>Salary £26-32k DOE</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li data-start="173" data-end="474"><p data-start="175" data-end="189"><strong data-end="189" data-start="175">Data Entry</strong></p><ul data-start="192" data-end="474"><li data-end="316" data-start="192"><p data-end="316" data-start="194">Enter invoice details accurately into the finance system (invoice numbers, dates, amounts, VAT codes, supplier details).</p></li><li data-start="319" data-end="403"><p data-start="321" data-end="403">Ensure accuracy of figures and cross-check against purchase orders or approvals.</p></li><li data-start="406" data-end="474"><p data-start="408" data-end="474">Maintain up-to-date records of processed invoices in the system.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="476" data-end="758"><p data-start="478" data-end="500"><strong data-end="500" data-start="478">Mailbox Management</strong></p><ul data-start="503" data-end="758"><li data-end="557" data-start="503"><p data-start="505" data-end="557">Monitor the shared Accounts Payable mailbox daily.</p></li><li data-start="560" data-end="636"><p data-start="562" data-end="636">Sort and prioritise incoming invoices, statements, and supplier queries.</p></li><li data-end="694" data-start="639"><p data-end="694" data-start="641">Redirect non-AP emails to the relevant departments.</p></li><li data-start="697" data-end="758"><p data-start="699" data-end="758">Flag urgent items for senior team members when necessary.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1104" data-start="760"><p data-start="762" data-end="793"><strong data-end="793" data-start="762">Invoice Coding & Processing</strong></p><ul data-start="796" data-end="1104"><li data-start="796" data-end="877"><p data-start="798" data-end="877">Allocate correct general ledger (GL) codes and cost centres for all invoices.</p></li><li data-end="950" data-start="880"><p data-end="950" data-start="882">Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts where applicable.</p></li><li data-start="953" data-end="1022"><p data-end="1022" data-start="955">Forward non-PO invoices for approval in line with company policy.</p></li><li data-end="1104" data-start="1025"><p data-start="1027" data-end="1104">Identify and escalate discrepancies to the AP team lead or finance manager.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1362" data-start="1106"><p data-end="1127" data-start="1108"><strong data-end="1127" data-start="1108">General Support</strong></p><ul data-end="1362" data-start="1130"><li data-start="1130" data-end="1209"><p data-end="1209" data-start="1132">Keep digital and physical invoice files organised for audit trail purposes.</p></li><li data-start="1212" data-end="1291"><p data-end="1291" data-start="1214">Assist with month-end closing by ensuring all invoices are entered on time.</p></li><li data-start="1294" data-end="1362"><p data-end="1362" data-start="1296">Support the wider AP team with ad hoc admin and reporting tasks.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous administration experience in essential, particularly in a finance department</li><li>Experience in an Accounts Payable role would be advantageous </li><li>Proactive, self-starter with excellent attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjgyODMxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">