Job title: Finance Assistant
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Not-for-Profit
Functional Expertise: Finance Manager
Pay interval: Yearly
Pay rate: GBP £28,000.00
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Job published: 10/12/2025
Job ID: 38968

Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation for a short-term Finance Assistant role where you can make an immediate impact. You’ll step in to support the finance team during sickness cover, helping reduce a backlog of factoring and Sales Ledger activity and keeping daily processing on track.

If you’re organised, confident with systems and enjoy work that blends accuracy with customer contact, this will suit you well.

Why work here?

This is a values-led organisation offering real flexibility and a supportive team environment.

You’ll benefit from:

  • Hybrid working
  • A socially conscious organisation with strong staff welfare
  • Development opportunities and a team that’s keen to help you succeed

Job

You’ll take ownership of key finance tasks, including:

  • Clearing a backlog of factoring and Sales Ledger work
  • Processing income postings and maintaining direct debits
  • Preparing invoices through the Management System and Xledger
  • Reconciling factoring control accounts and cash books
  • Supporting debtor reviews and customer queries
  • Liaising with solicitors and internal teams where needed
  • Ensuring all work meets agreed service levels

You

You’ll be a good fit if you:

  • Bring strong sales ledger experience
  • Are confident working with multiple systems
  • Have finance experience not for profit exposure helpful but not essential
  • Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
  • Stay organised, accurate and calm under pressure
  • Are adaptable and happy to help where needed
  • Have a relevant qualification (HNC, AAT or similar) but not essential

A Basic Disclosure check is required

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are striving for brilliance and relatability. We want every applicant to have a positive experience and to feel confident this opportunity is right for them.  If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.