Job Description

Finance and Administration Officer - South Gyle
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - minimum one day per week in the office)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Location: South Gyle
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to 30,551
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays. 10% employer pension contribution.
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a flair for administration and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance and Administration Officer to join a dynamic Corporate Services team.
About the Role
This is a key position responsible for leading core financial processes including payroll, sales ledger management, and statutory reporting while also providing high-level administrative and office support. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Finance

• Manage the sales ledger: raise/process invoices, record income, and resolve discrepancies.

• Administer monthly payroll: ensure accuracy of salaries, pensions, and deductions.

• Handle financial accounting: VAT returns, journal postings, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset register maintenance.

• Produce financial reports and support audit processes.

• Oversee procurement compliance and manage the Purchase Order system.

Administration & Office Support

• Provide advanced administrative support including document formatting and survey/report drafting.

• Coordinate IT onboarding and liaise with external IT contractors.

• Assist with project administration and data collation.

• Deliver reception and office cover when needed.

• Continuously improve office systems and processes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in finance and administration roles.

• Strong understanding of payroll, VAT, and financial reporting.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Office Angels who are operating as an employment agency. Office Angels are an equal opportunities employer.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to edinburgh@office-angels.com. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.
**If you are currently registered with Office Angels and interested in this role please contact your consultant directly by email**
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