Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.00 to £31,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Study support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/677170_1768842171 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of a Finance Assistant to join our client's finance team in Midlothian with flexible working options. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable while working in a supportive environment.
About the Role
As Finance Assistant, you'll play a vital role in keeping the finance function running smoothly. You'll take ownership of invoice processing, reconciliations, payment runs and credit control, while also supporting a variety of wider finance and administrative tasks. If you enjoy variety, take pride in accuracy, and like being part of a close-knit team, you would be encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process purchase invoices
* Check, code and reconcile supplier invoices
* Liaise confidently with suppliers to resolve queries
* Raise sales invoices and support credit control activities
* Manage internet orders and customer portal invoicing
* Reconcile bank, PayPal, SumUp and Amex transactions
* Prepare weekly payment runs
* Maintain accurate customer & supplier records
* Manage the accounts inbox and respond to internal/external queries
* Support month-end reconciliations
* Assist the wider business with general office-based tasks as required
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* 3+ years' experience in a finance or accounts role
* Strong understanding of AP & AR processes
* Experience with Accounting systems
* Good Excel skills and attention to detail
* Highly organised, proactive and reliable
* Comfortable communicating with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
* Positive, team-focused attitude
What's in it for you:
* Competitive salary of circa £27,000-£31,000, depending on experience
* Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
* Study support
* Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow
* On-site parking
* Employee discounts
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Regular company events
To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or contact fergus.wade@search.co.uk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.