Job Description

Are you a skilled Accounts Assistant looking for a temporary opportunity in Edinburgh? Do you thrive in a fast-paced office environment and have a keen eye for detail?

If so, we have an exciting Temporary Accounts Assistant position available, with one of Office Angel\'s esteemed clients based in Edinburgh. This role is paying \xc2\xa314.50 per hour and has full time hours of 8:30AM - 5:30PM, Monday to Friday.

General Description

The role of the Accounts Assistant is to support the Finance Team in various accounting processes and tasks. Whilst supporting other departments to maintain efficient accounting processes and uphold financial controls.

This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting project accounting activities, and contributing to the overall financial well-being of the company. This includes processing invoices, managing bank transactions, compiling payment runs, and working on Purchase Orders. The Accounts Assistant will also assist with financial accounting tasks, such as bookkeeping, preparing reports, reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, attention to detail, and the capability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Daily processing of invoices and ensuring timely approval for payment.

• Bank Transactions: Weekly processing of bank transactions and monthly bank account reconciliations.

• Payment Runs: Compiling payment runs twice a month.

• Purchase Orders: Requesting new Purchase Orders and handling variations using a central SAP software system.

• Purchase Order Tracking: Maintaining a tracker to monitor the status of Purchase Orders, coordinating with the Purchasing Department in Madrid Headquarters to facilitate the approval process.

• SAP Procurement Support: Assisting in the creation of Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Variations, ensuring proper approval and evidence are obtained and documented for internal audit purposes.

• Financial Accounting: Assisting in bookkeeping tasks for the company, including reconciliations of Profit and Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet accounts.

• Management Account Reports: Aiding in the preparation of monthly management account reports, which may involve reconciliations, analysis, and reporting of financial data.

• Vendor Payments: Preparing payments for vendor invoices on a bi-monthly basis.

• Cash flow Forecasts: Assisting in the preparation of cash flow forecasts and funding requests.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Teamwork: Thrives in a team-based environment and is eager to learn new skills to contribute to team success.

• Work Experience: While relevant work experience is desirable, it is not essential.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Communication: Possesses excellent communication skills for effective interaction within the team and with other departments.

• Organisation: Highly organised and efficient with meticulous attention to detail.

Location and Mobility:

The role offers a flexible working environment, with a combination of office work located in Edinburgh and the option to work from home.

Equal Opportunities are important to us at Office Angels. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It\'s also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we\'re always on hand to ensure you\'re being well looked after
• Access to discount vouchers with many high street brands
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you\'re in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)
• Statutory Sick Pay in the unfortunate event you find yourself under the weather
• Access to our assistance programme that provides free, confidential, and independent advice on a range of issues including grief, stress and legal issues
• Should you wish to pursue a different career path, we have several sister businesses which cover almost every sector and specialism

We\'re proud to say our consultants are experts in recruitment and are more than happy to discuss the benefits in more detail; please contact us for more information.

If you are interested in this role and wish to be considered, please click apply!

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