via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·6 days ago

Assistant Finance Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
East Lothian Contract GBP 37,635 – 40,248
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Hays are delighted toSupport a respected organisation in the recruitment of an AssistantFinance Officer to join their finance team on an initial 6-month temporaryContract, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is an excellentopportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied rolewithin a supportive environment, contributing to the day-to-day operations of abusy finance function.


Your new role


Reporting into theFinance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • Daily posting and processing of invoices

  • Managing payment runs

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Accruals and prepayments

  • Journal postings

  • Handling supplier queries

  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable duties

  • Supporting debtors and creditors processes

  • Assisting with general finance administration and reporting requirements.

What you'll need to succeed


To be successful inthis role, you will have:

  • Previous experience working within a finance or accounts function

  • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations

  • Experience processing journals, accruals and prepayments

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Experience within a Housing Association environment would be advantageous, but is not essential


What you'll get in return
  • An initial 6-month temporary assignment with genuine potential to become a permanent role

  • A fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and broaden your finance experience within a supportive team

  • Hybrid working with a 50/50 split between home and office

  • 24 hours per week, offering excellent work-life balance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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