Job title: Finance Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Public Sector
Functional Expertise: Qualified Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Edinburgh
Job published: 30/04/2026
Job ID: 40793

Job Description

Three Bridges Recruitment are working with a well-established organisation, East of Edinburgh city centre, to recruit a Finance Assistant.  This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants to build strong, hands-on experience within a supportive finance team.

The role would suit someone with around 1–2 years’ experience in finance, accounts or administration, or someone looking to begin AAT study and develop into a broader finance role over time.  You will gain exposure across Accounts Payable, cashiering, credit control, payment support and finance queries, while also working closely with customers & stakeholders.

Why Work Here?

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Work in a role that offers variety, support and room to learn
  • Join an experienced finance team where you can build confidence, develop your technical skills and gain exposure to different areas of finance rather than being limited to one narrow area
  • Mix of finance administration and customer-facing work
  • Study support for accountancy qualifications
  • 35 hour working week
  • 30 days Annual leave plus additional time off at Christmas
  • Generous pension scheme

The Job

As Finance Assistant, you will be involved in:

  • Supporting day-to-day finance administration
  • Processing supplier invoices and supporting Accounts Payable activity
  • Assisting with cashiering duties and payment processing
  • Supporting credit control activity
  • Managing finance queries from customers, colleagues and external stakeholders
  • Helping with payment support and outstanding balance queries
  • Using finance and CRM systems to check account details, payment status and outstanding amounts
  • Maintaining accurate finance records
  • Working closely with the wider finance team to provide a smooth and professional service

You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

  • Some experience in finance, accounts or administration
  • Some exposure to Accounts Payable, cashiering, credit control or payment processing
  • Strong administrative skills and good attention to detail
  • Confidence dealing with customer or stakeholder queries
  • Good communication skills and a helpful, professional approach
  • Confidence using systems and handling financial information
  • A willingness to learn and develop within a finance team

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”.  We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this role is right for you.  Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.