Finance Assistant - Edinburgh

Are you looking for a role where you can build strong foundational finance skills while being part of a collaborative and growing organisation?

W&A is supporting a well-established and highly regarded property business to appoint a Finance Assistant. This role is based in Edinburgh and offers flexibility around working hours, with both full-time and part-time arrangements (30–37.5 hours) considered. This is a permanent opportunity.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a diverse commercial property environment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities while gaining exposure to month-end processes, reporting, and wider business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers across a portfolio of entities
• Process invoices and manage supplier payment runs accurately and on time
• Issue invoices and monitor outstanding balances, supporting credit control activities
• Assist with month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support management accounts production
• Produce regular cash reporting and analysis
• Respond to queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support audit preparation and year-end processes

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, or relevant exposure within an administrative role
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems (experience with ERP systems beneficial)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Clear and professional communication skills
• A proactive, reliable approach with a willingness to learn

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Employer pension contribution
• Generous annual leave allowance, with increases linked to service
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits schemes

Why This Role?

• Join a respected and financially strong organisation with a long-term growth strategy
• Gain broad exposure across multiple entities and finance processes
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career
• Be part of a business that values people, community, and sustainability

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen at laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch. Please note, due to a high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.