Accounts Assistant

Three Bridges Recruitment is recruiting for a part-time Accounts Assistant for an established business in East Lothian. This is a maternity cover contract, expected to last around 10 to 12 months. The current member of the team finishes soon, ideally, there will be a good handover before they leave. It is a varied accounts role within a busy, down-to-earth working environment.

You will report directly to the Accountant and work closely with the wider team. The role There is plenty of variety here, with responsibility across accounts, payments and payroll. Your day to day work will include:
Processing a high volume of supplier invoices Bank reconciliations Posting journals Processing supplier payments Processing incoming and outgoing payments Supporting customer invoicing in a high-volume environment Processing weekly payroll for around 35 employees Processing timesheets and variable hours Supporting wider finance administration as required The business uses Xero for accounts, Sage 50 for payroll and Dext for supplier payment processes, so experience with these systems would be beneficial.

What we are looking for Previous accounts experience is important, but payroll experience is useful for this role. You should be comfortable working in a busy environment where there is a relatively high volume of transactions and accuracy matters. We are looking for someone who:
Has previous accounts, finance or bookkeeping experience Has hands on payroll experience Is confident with bank reconciliations, journals and supplier payments Has good attention to detail Can organise their own workload and work independently Is comfortable using finance systems, ideally Xero, Sage 50 and Dext Enjoys being part of a small, friendly team Hours and working pattern The role is 21 hours per week.

There is flexibility to spread these hours across three, four or five days. A pattern such as 10am to 2pm could work, although this can be discussed. The business is looking for someone who can become a reliable part of the team rather than simply provide short term cover. There could be scope for something longer term after the maternity contract, although that cannot be guaranteed at this stage.

If you are looking for a varied part-time accounts role with consistent hours, a supportive line manager and a friendly, down-to-earth working environment, this is worth a conversation. Interested? At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and to feel confident that this role is right for them.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.