31 jobs found in Edinburgh

Are you a detail-oriented Financial Accountant ready to make a real impact in the public sector? Our client has an exciting Financial Accountant opportunity! Location: Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ Salary: £52,431 - £55,966 per annum Job Type: Fixed-term contract (9 months) Hours: 35 hours per week About Us: Our client is a public sector agency responsible for managing custodial services and individuals in custody. Operating a network of facilities, it delivers a range of services focused on rehabilitation, education, and personal development. The organisation works to ensure safe, secure, and humane environments while reducing reoffending and supporting successful reintegration into society. By working closely with partner organisations, it addresses the underlying causes of offending and helps individuals build more positive futures, ultimately contributing to safer communities. Financial Accountant - The Role: You will support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and...

Position: Accounts Payable Assistant (6 Month FTC) Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience) What You'll Be Doing: My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team in Edinburgh.  The team is responsible for the accurate management and maintenance of financial records across all group entities, including both client and office ledgers. Key Responsibilities Processing a high volume of invoices within the accounts payable system, including general ledger costs and client-related professional expenses and disbursements Processing and arranging payment of employee and partner expense claims Managing credit card and virtual credit card transactions, including reconciliations Creating and maintaining accurate vendor records in line with risk management and compliance policies Assisting with the preparation of weekly supplier payment runs via BACS Reconciling supplier statements and...

Payroll Specialist - P11D Project £20-25 per hour 2-3 Months Temp Are you an aspiring payroller looking to provide additional support to a payroll team whilst they undergo a project? Portfolio Payroll are proud to be exclusively representing our client who are a UK powerhouse within their field. Job Overview You will support the payroll manager with a backlog of P11D issues. Day to Day Responsibilities: Dealing with historic P11ds from tax year 24/25 Dealing with P11d queries from employees Assisting with P46 (cars) for 25/26 2-3 Month interim role Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience working on P11d's in previous roles High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working in a manual payroll enviroment Experience using multiple payroll platforms A...

Vacancy Consultation - Management Accountant (Contract) Location: Dublin Reporting to: Financial Controller Division: Motor Finance Rate: €40-45 euros per hour Umbrella (Paystream International) Contract length - 4 months initially (might be extended to 6 months depending on employee return from sickness) Role Overview: Contract Management Accountant position within Motor Finance Based in Dublin office Reports to Financial Controller, working closely with Head of Finance Interaction with local management team and wider Group Finance Responsible for production of monthly management accounts and internal reporting Hands-on role within a regulated financial services environment No direct reports Covering sickness for around 4 months Core Responsibilities: Standard Accountancy role Ownership of monthly management accounts production Ownership and coordination of revenue postings Coordination of P&L postings Daily bank reconciliations and ownership of resolution process...

Quantity Surveyor Scotstoun Based £74.26 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 9 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Scotstoun. What you'll be doing: Ensure commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts are managed from procurement to interim and final account agreement, in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing option and /or best practice Provide Programme and Project management team and Operations with advice and assistance on all matters relating to Contract Performance and Commercial issues in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing option and /or best practice Establish and agree contractual programme, forecasting and reporting project commercial performance Secure labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget Sourcing of assigned delivery packages in line with the onsite services procurement...

Senior Surveyor Location: Northumberland Contract Type: Temp ongoing Rate: £35.00 - £40.00 an hour Department: Property Services / Strategic Estates Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible hours We are seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our Strategic Estates team. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's Corporate Asset Management Plan and Service Asset Management Plans. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Surveyor: Deliver asset management plans and support strategic property reviews. Manage valuations, disposals, acquisitions, leases, and negotiations. Identify opportunities to maximise capital and revenue returns. Oversee external providers and support junior team members. Prepare reports and represent the organisation at meetings and consultations.The successful Senior Surveyor will have: RICS‑qualified with a degree or equivalent. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage complex caseloads and...

Your new company A well‑established and respected organisation is seeking a proactive Temporary Accounts Assistant to support its busy finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance team where you'll play an important role in keeping daily operations running smoothly. If you're looking to build hands‑on accounting experience and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, this role offers a great platform to showcase your skills. Your new role As the Temporary Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for a range of day‑to‑day transactional finance tasks. Your duties will include: Completing daily bank reconciliations Using Excel confidently to manage data Setting up BACs payments accurately and on time Posting simple journals into the accounting system Managing the purchase ledger, ensuring invoices are processed promptly Assisting with the production of weekly debtor and cash reports Monitor the finance inbox What you'll need...

General Accountant  Darlington - Hybrid Working  12 Month Initial Contract  The Company Certain Advantage are working on behalf of an Engineering corporation business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. The successful person will be Polish Speaking as you will be working along side our clients team in Poland  Key responsibilities  Polish Speaking, to work along side our clients team in Poland  Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, EY audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Knowledge of Fixed Assets  VAT EXCEL AP Processes Competencies Able to pick new tasks quickly and autonomously Action...

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Finance Advisor - Asset Operations, based in their central Aberdeen offices.   This is an initial 9 month contract role 3/2 hybrid.   Responsibilities: Deliver the full range of Finance support (including tax, treasury, accounting, and structuring) Ensure that a proper functioning control framework is in place and that risks are properly understood, reflected, and managed. Ensure value and risks are made transparent and understood in both decision-making and performance management. Ensure a fit for purpose performance management system is in place. Maximise the end-to-end finance delivery engine and actively look for opportunities to reduce non-value adding Finance activity and lead the continuous improvement journey. A critical member of business leadership team where Finance can make a real impact and difference based on value and risk. Work with Project & Functional finance in the business...

Join Our Client as a Temporary Finance Assistant 🌟 Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of finance within the Logistics sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team in Gateshead on a temporary basis. If you have finance/accounts experience and a solid grasp of Excel, we want to hear from you! Position: Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) Location: Gateshead Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) Why Our Client? Free onsite parking or only a 20 minute walk from nearby metro station Competitive hourly pay rate Exciting Environment: Be part of a vibrant team in a fast-paced industry Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who value teamwork and innovation The role is for a minimum of 4 weeks with a potential extensionThe Role 📊 Purchase Ledger Processing & Reconciliation: Ensure accurate record-keeping and timely processing of purchase invoices. 📝 Purchase Order...

Credit Controller (Spanish & Italian speaking) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Credit Controller in the Darlington area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business and a global power technology leader that specialises in generators and alternative fuel engines. Would you like to work with peers and stakeholders to support business goals? Does this sound like your next career move? The Role: This role is for a Credit Controller —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Achieving world-class collection metrics on assigned accounts Weekly accounts reviews and support periodic internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley control testing as required Working directly on cash collection accounts for designated Customers Administrative tasks such as manual...

Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper (6‑Month Contract - Maternity Cover) Location: North Yorkshire (Office Based) Contract: Initial 6 months, with potential extension Hours: 4 or 5 days per weekSalary: Equivalent to £27,000 per annum (pro‑rata) Hays are supporting an established and growing SME business in North Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper to join their team on an initial 6‑month maternity cover contract. This role will be based fully on-site and offers the flexibility of working four or five days per week. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who is confident managing day‑to‑day finance operations and enjoys playing a key role within a small, friendly team. Key Responsibilities Finance & Bookkeeping Daily bookkeeping using Sage Accounting / Sage 50 Raising customer invoices and managing the sales ledger Processing supplier invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger Aged debt management and conducting proactive credit...

Your new company You will be joining the Department of Justice, Financial Services Division, based at Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. Your new role Support the DP Accountant in delivering high quality Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) financial management and reporting obligations by preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual resource accounts in line with statutory and financial reporting requirements. Responsibility for preparing and monitoring provisions VAT Returns preparation Liaise with business areas to ensure accurate financial information and resolve queries Work collaboratively with colleagues across NIPS, FSD and other stakeholders to meet deadlines as required What you'll need to succeed Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below: (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland; (b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; (c) The Institute of Chartered...

We are looking for an organised HR Administrator for our client, a global leader in aerospace. You will join their fast growing team in Belfast. In this role, you will manage payroll-critical HR data, maintain time and attendance systems (Google Appsheet), and ensure accurate and timely reporting to support payroll processing and HR analysis. This is an ideal role for a graduate or an applicant who has some experience working in an HR or payroll setting. Weekly hours are 36 and the contract duration will be until end of 2026. What you'll do: Administer and maintain the time & attendance system. Ensure accurate entry of employee hours, leave, and absences. Be the first point of contact for time & attendance queries. Produce weekly and monthly management information reports. Support payroll accuracy by liaising with the payroll team. What we're looking for: Experience in HR or payroll administration. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills....

We are looking for a Payroll & Time Administrator to support our client, a large global manufacturer in Belfast. This is a contract of 12 months. This is a hybrid working role. As Payroll and Time Administrator, you will prepare payroll data and manage the company's local time and attendance system. This role is key to ensuring employee hours and leave are recorded correctly and submitted on time each month. You will work closely with managers, employees, HR, and an external payroll team to ensure payroll deadlines are met. Key to this role is being able to prioritise and being resilient and adaptable as payroll processes are developing. Key Responsibilities include: Manage and maintain the company's time and attendance system (Google AppSheet). Accurately record employee hours, overtime, sickness, holidays, and other leave. Prepare and submit payroll input data in line with monthly deadlines. Resolve time and attendance queries from employees, managers, and HR. Produce...

We are looking for a Payroll & Time Administrator to support our client, a large global manufacturer in Belfast. This is a contract of 12 months. This is a hybrid working role. As Payroll and Time Administrator, you will prepare payroll data and manage the company's local time and attendance system. This role is key to ensuring employee hours and leave are recorded correctly and submitted on time each month. You will work closely with managers, employees, HR, and an external payroll team to ensure payroll deadlines are met. Key to this role is being able to prioritise and being resilient and adaptable as payroll processes are developing. Key Responsibilities include: Manage and maintain the company's time and attendance system (Google AppSheet). Accurately record employee hours, overtime, sickness, holidays, and other leave. Prepare and submit payroll input data in line with monthly deadlines. Resolve time and attendance queries from employees, managers, and HR. Produce...

Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant I’m thrilled to be working with a large and well-established organisation to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a temporary basis. The Role: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 from home £14.50 per hour You’ll be responsible for processing purchase ledger invoices, preparing payment runs, maintaining accurate records, and resolving queries efficiently. The role also includes bank account administration, supporting cash flow visibility, and assisting with ad-hoc finance duties. What We’re Looking For: Purchase ledger and journal experience Strong communication skills Experience with Sage Good understanding of financial accounting principles Ability to analyse and communicate financial data Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Ideally, experience with multi-currency Join a supportive and experienced team with strong flexibility and training, offering great exposure to a...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for BAE Systems as a Payroll Administrator on a 12 month contract. This role will be based within the Payroll Operations team, reporting to one of the Payroll Team Managers. This role requires a customer focused approach to accurately administer complex, high volume payrolls. The successful applicant will need to be experienced with high volume, end to end payroll. Duties will involve; - Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and processing of high volume and complex Payrolls in line with SLA’s and HMRC legislation. - Responsible for logging any advances, errors and overpayments and reporting any known issues/defects to a Payroll Team Manager for timely review. - Play a key role in ensuring that all work instructions and processes regularly reviewed and and remain compliant with governance and audit procedures. Proactively escalate any discrepancies or changes required. - Support with the continuous improvement...

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented Senior Accountant to perform routine and complex financial accounting activities. This position will drive process improvements and provide support to management for effective business decisions while ensuring the appropriate accounting is applied and internal controls are in place. Along with being responsible for reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. This is an immediate opportunity, offering a hybrid working pattern along with a competitive day rate for approximately 3 x months. Key Responsibilities Perform and support monthly, quarter-end and year-end close related activities in a timely manner Prepare and ensure accurate journal entries, financial statements, and account reconciliations Reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledgers Work closely with business partners and support external related audits Develop process efficiencies and make improvements to assigned accounting processes Maintain appropriate internal controls...

Portfolio Payroll is partnering with a well‑established plumbing business with a strong reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth and internal projects, they are looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support their busy payroll function. The Role As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including engineers, office staff and field‑based teams. You'll support the end‑to‑end payroll cycle and help maintain high standards of compliance and service. Your responsibilities will include: Updating payroll records with new starters, leavers and contractual changes Processing variable pay including overtime, call‑outs and allowances Completing manual statutory calculations (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.) Assisting with monthly payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting Supporting HMRC compliance, including tax, NI and RTI submissions Handling pension...