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    Assistant Finance Officer

    Accounting
    Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
    East Lothian
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Your new company

    Hays are delighted toSupport a respected organisation in the recruitment of an AssistantFinance Officer to join their finance team on an initial 6-month temporaryContract, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is an excellentopportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied rolewithin a supportive environment, contributing to the day-to-day operations of abusy finance function.

    Your new role

    Reporting into theFinance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

    • Daily posting and processing of invoices

    • Managing payment runs

    • Bank reconciliations

    • Accruals and prepayments

    • Journal postings

    • Handling supplier queries

    • Accounts payable and accounts receivable duties

    • Supporting debtors and creditors processes

    • Assisting with general finance administration and reporting requirements.

    What you'll need to succeed

    To be successful inthis role, you will have:

    • Previous experience working within a finance or accounts function

    • Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations

    • Experience processing journals, accruals and prepayments

    • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

    • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

    • Experience within a Housing Association environment would be advantageous, but is not essential What you'll get in return

    • An initial 6-month temporary assignment with genuine potential to become a permanent role

    • A fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and broaden your finance experience within a supportive team

    • Hybrid working with a 50/50 split between home and office

    • 24 hours per week, offering excellent work-life balance What you need to do now

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

    Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

    Posted on September 21, 2026

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