Accounts Payable Specialist

Search Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Accounts Payable professional to join our client’s Edinburgh office on a part‑time or full‑time basis. The business has undergone significant positive change under a new leadership team, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities for development. With a strong client focus and collaborative culture, this is an excellent space to learn and take ownership of your workload.

Salary range of circa £28k–£32k+ (full‑time equivalent), depending on experience.

You’ll manage the accounts payable function, working closely within a small, supportive finance team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll take responsibility for processing invoices, coding expenditure and managing payments through the core platform. You’ll also assist with quarterly VAT returns, reconciliations and ad‑hoc tasks as required.

• Manage accounts payable, including posting invoices to the AP system and coding expenditure
• Process payments via the core banking platform
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations
• Handle inbox requests and approvals, ensuring accurate GL coding
• Support ad‑hoc finance tasks and team cover when needed

• Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger management
• Flexible and proactive approach – comfortable working in a small team
• Ability to take ownership and work independently
• Open to candidates from junior to experienced level
• Strong use of Excel for reporting and VAT preparation
• Demonstrable finance system experience
• Attention to detail

• Salary range of circa £28k–£32k+ (full‑time equivalent), depending on experience
• Flexibility around hours with potential for growth
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to learn and develop in a dynamic, growing business
• Supportive team environment with mentoring available

Associate

Part‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Financial Services and Accounting