Accounts Payable Assistant

Pertemps is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join its Finance team in Edinburgh. Based in a modern office in the Haymarket area, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to develop their career within a respected and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records across the organisation. The position offers hrbrid working and a salary of £28-31,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, your duties will include:

• Processing a high volume of invoices through the accounts payable system, including both general ledger costs and client-related professional expenses and disbursements. 

• Processing and arranging payment of employee and partner expense claims. 

• Managing company credit card and virtual credit card programmes, including transaction processing and account reconciliations. 

• Creating and maintaining vendor records, ensuring compliance with internal risk management and governance procedures. 

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly supplier payment runs via BACS. 

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies. 

• Uploading internal recharge costs, including travel and copying charges, to the organisation’s practice management system. 

• Maintaining accurate electronic records and filing documentation within designated systems. 

• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures. 

• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc duties as required. 

 

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or similar finance role. 

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial information. 

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders. 

• Strong IT skills, including experience using finance systems and Microsoft Office applications. 

• A proactive and team-focused approach to work. 

 

Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded professional services organisation. 

• Supportive and collaborative team environment. 

• Modern office location in the heart of Edinburgh's Haymarket district. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

• Long-term career development opportunities. 

 

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Pertemps for immediate consideration.