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Our client is looking for a Finance and Administration Officer
Client Details
A leader in their field
Description
To lead on key financial processes-including payroll, sales ledger management and statutory reporting-while providing advanced administrative and office support. The postholder acts as a member of the Corporate Services team, ensuring robust financial control, smooth office operations and cross-cover for critical tasks.
2. Key Duties & Responsibilities
2.1 Finance
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Sales Ledger Management * Raise and process sales invoices, including statutory levy income. * Record bank receipts and income from assurance schemes, resolving discrepancies with external bodies (e.g. FIA). * Operate credit-control procedures, escalating overdue accounts and customer disputes.
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Payroll * Complete monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of salaries, pension and statutory deductions. * Maintain confidential payroll records and address staff pay queries promptly. * Ensure PAYE, National Insurance and pension deadlines are met.
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Financial Accounting & Compliance * Prepare and submit VAT returns. * Post journals for accruals, prepayments and corrections. * Perform monthly bank reconciliations and daily inter-account transfers. * Maintain the fixed-asset register. * Produce monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management. * Support internal and external audit processes, providing schedules and evidence.
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Procurement & PO System Oversight * Monitor compliance with the procurement policy. * Oversee the Purchase Order processes on Business Central , train staff, and review expenditure reports.
2.2 Administration & Office Support
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Provide high-level administrative assistance-proof-reading, formatting documents, drafting surveys and reports.
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Coordinate IT onboarding for new starters and act as day-to-day liaison with external IT contractors.
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Support the Head of Corporate Services with project administration and data collation.
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Deliver reception and office cover when required, ensuring seamless front-of-house service.
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Drive continual improvement of office systems and processes.
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Profile
A candidate with excellent finance and administrative skills
Ideally - AAT, HNC/HND or equivalent finance qualification
Job Offer
This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday), based in our office on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We offer hybrid working, with flexibility and a supportive, values-driven culture.
Salary / benefits Band 2 30,551 per annum, including 25 days' annual leave (plus 11 public holidays) and a generous 10% employer pension contribution.
