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Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payable - Edinburgh

Employer
Eden Scott
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 19, 2019

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Eden Scott is proud to work in partnership with one of Edinburgh's most successful infrastructure companies as they look to appoint someone into their Accounts Payable team. The business is growing rapidly and this role will help them to manage a large volume of invoices in a very fast-paced department. The successful candidate should be pro-active, have a "can do" attitude and the ability to demonstrate flexibility with regards to the role and the requirements of the finance department. You must be open to change and process improvement as the business is constantly refining its processes and procedures. The main duties and responsibilities will include; Responsible for maintaining a high volume purchase ledger and all associated Accounts Payable functions. Uploading invoices to invoice recording system and distributing invoices to appropriate people for authorisation. Matching invoices to receipted purchase orders and ensuring these are authorised and matched to the accounting system. Process company expenses, supplier payment runs and liaise with suppliers and other staff in regional offices. Providing support to the management as and when required for a variety of administration and general finance tasks. To be successful in this role you will have the following experience; Ideally you will have had previous experience in a fast-paced environment and be able to perform the role in an autonomous fashion. You may have an AAT, HND or HNC but experience is the main requirement for this role in that you will have gained experience in a transactional finance role. You will be experienced in working to tight deadlines, adhering to terms and conditions and managing ledger postings to the advantage of the business and suppliers. Superb verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrable ability to be part of a team and build effective internal relationships. Experience of working within an accounts payable function is preferable, but not a firm requirement depending on the candidate. To ensure that you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity please get in touch with your CV and contact details as soon as possible and our recruitment adviser will get in touch for a confidential discussion. This opportunity is just one of several opportunities we are recruiting for at any one time. If you are not interested in this role but you are interested in enhancing your career in the accounting field then please get in touch with us on 0131 550 1100 or . Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for the placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer for the delivery of interim and temporary appointments.

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