Assistant Finance Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£19.30 to £20.64 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	East Lothian, G2 7AT
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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