Three Bridges Recruitment
Accounts Payable Assistant
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Accounts Payable Assistant
Edinburgh Office | Three Bridges Recruitment
Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-regarded professional services organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant for its Edinburgh office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established finance team within a successful and growing business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function, supporting colleagues across the organisation and maintaining accurate financial records.
The role suits an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.
Why Work Here?
- £28-32k salary
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Highly respected and successful organisation
- Supportive and experienced finance team
- Varied, busy role with exposure to a wide range of finance processes
- Professional and collaborative workplace
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- Modern Edinburgh office location
- Stable, growing business with a strong market reputation
- Continual learning and development opportunities
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The Role
The Accounts Payable Assistant will be involved in:
- Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Managing both operational costs and client-related expenses
- Processing employee and partner expense claims
- Administering corporate credit card and virtual card transactions
- Maintaining and updating supplier records in compliance with internal controls
- Preparing weekly supplier payment runs
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
- Managing internal recharge processes and associated transactions
- Ensuring financial documentation is maintained accurately and filed appropriately
- Supporting continuous improvement of finance procedures and controls
- Contributing to team meetings and process enhancement initiatives
- Supporting ad hoc finance and departmental duties as required
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You
To excel in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant roles
- A strong understanding of invoice processing and supplier payments
- Experience in reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Good communication skills with confidence in working with stakeholders
- Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications
- A proactive and team-oriented approach
We value "striving for brilliance" and "relatability"—and we want every applicant to receive an excellent experience. If this role interests you, apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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