Part Time Finance Assistant - 6 month FTC - Edinburgh

Looking for a flexible part-time finance role where you can make a genuine impact in a fast-growing, innovative business?

W&A is supporting a rapidly expanding organisation operating at the forefront of the technology sector. As the business continues its impressive growth journey, they are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Part-Time Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

This position is based in Edinburgh with hybrid working available, offering flexibility across 21 hours per week, spread over 3, 4 or 5 days.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth business where you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations and month-end activities. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll gain broad exposure across transactional finance while contributing to the smooth running of a fast-paced and collaborative finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger and accurately process supplier invoices.
• Support month-end accounting activities, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile customer payments and maintain accurate financial records.
• Create and manage customer invoices through billing systems.
• Conduct proactive credit control and cash collection activities.
• Assist with revenue calculations and reporting processes.
• Support the wider finance function with ad hoc tasks as required.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines, particularly around month-end periods.
• Experience using Xero and/or Stripe would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within a small, agile finance team would be beneficial.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 per annum pro rata.
• 21 hours per week with flexibility on working pattern.
• Hybrid working based in Edinburgh.
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays (pro rata).
• Group Life Assurance at 4x salary from day one.
• Access to wellbeing support and mental health resources.
• Employee discounts through a leading perks platform.
• Flexible working culture with genuine autonomy and trust.

Why This Role?

• Join a growing technology business at an exciting stage of its journey.
• Gain exposure across a broad range of finance activities.
• Enjoy flexibility around working patterns and hybrid working.
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team.
• Make a meaningful contribution within an ambitious and innovative organisation.

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 applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.