Job title: Accounts Assistant - Temp
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Not-for-Profit
Functional Expertise: Finance Manager
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Job published: 23/04/2025
Job ID: 34923

Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-known, not-for-profit organisation, who are seeking a detail-focused and proactive Temp Purchase Ledger Assistant to support a busy finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who’s looking for a flexible, part-time role with a strong potential to become permanent.

Why work here?

  • 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
  • Hybrid working – only 1 day per week in the office required
  • Initial 3-month contract
  • Forward-thinking and values-driven culture
  • Opportunities for development and impact

Job

As Purchase Ledger Assistant you’ll be responsible for:

  • Handling supplier queries and resolving issues promptly
  • Managing general finance-related queries
  • Performing statement reconciliations
  • Accurately inputting invoices into the system
  • Coordinating and processing supplier payments
  • Assisting with month-end finance procedures
  • Maintaining and updating supplier records
  • Monitoring and organising the finance inbox
  • Providing ad-hoc administrative support as needed

You

As Purchase Ledger Assistant you’ll be skilled and/or qualified in the following:

  • What matters most is your ability to work proactively and add value quickly
  • Organised, efficient, and experienced in purchase ledger tasks
  • Solid Excel and systems skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • A proactive, flexible approach to problem-solving

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”.

We want every applicant to have a great experience and ensure this role is the right fit.

If it sounds of interest, apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.