Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistant
Company Profile
Our client is a well-established charitable organisation dedicated to providing vital support services within the local community. With a strong reputation, a committed workforce, and a people-centred culture, they make a meaningful difference to the lives of those they support. Due to ongoing operational needs, they are now seeking an experienced Part-Time Finance Officer to join their finance team, based in Edinburgh.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a purpose-driven organisation in a varied and rewarding role. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation, reporting, and financial administration.
This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week, offering flexibility across the working week to suit both the successful candidate and the needs of the organisation.
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Role Profile
Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing and maintaining the finance mailbox using an effective filing system
- Processing, coding, and filing purchase invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses
- Processing payments and posting journals accurately
- Investigating and resolving payment issues and finance queries
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
- Banking cash and cheque receipts
- Completing regular bank reconciliations
- Reconciling company credit card transactions
- Producing month-end reports for internal stakeholders
- Maintaining petty cash records and postings
Person Specification
The successful candidate will possess:
- Demonstrable Accounts Payable experience within a similar finance role
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to coordinate work across multiple systems and processes
- Experience analysing financial data and producing reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
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On Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Part-time working hours of 20 hours per week
- Flexible working pattern across the working week
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to develop your skills within a respected organisation
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a flexible part-time position within a values-led organisation where their contribution will play an important role in supporting both the finance function and the wider organisation.
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