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Part Time Accounts Assistant (20 hours)

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Part Time Accounts Assistant (20 Hours)
 XERO EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
 Salary: £35,000 (Pro Rata)
 Location: Just out with Edinburgh City Centre
 Start Date: Immediate
 Working Pattern: Part-time, 20 hours per week - Ideally suited to five mornings per week, although alternative working patterns will be considered. Flexibility is required to provide holiday cover when needed.
 
Our client, a highly reputable and growing organisation based just out with Edinburgh city centre, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team on a part‑time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail focused finance professional.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in supporting day‑to‑day finance operations, including:

Inputting Sales and Purchase Invoices
Processing Bank Reconciliations
Completing VAT Returns
Handling Purchase and Supplier Payments
Credit Control duties
Processing monthly journals (e.g., wages, stock movements)
Maintaining accurate Payroll Records
Managing and updating Client Holiday Charts
Preparation of accounts to Trial Balance stage
Assisting with the Year-End Audit Pack
Carrying out other ad hoc finance tasks as required
 Key Attributes & Experience
 The ideal candidate will bring:

Proven experience using Xero
Strong competency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility and a proactive approach to work
High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks
Proven experience working to deadlines in a busy finance environment
 Ready to take the next step?
 If you're looking for a stable, supportive environment where you can develop your finance skills, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Office Angels who are operating as an employment agency. Office Angels are an equal opportunities employer. 

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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