Accounts Assistant (Part-time) – Newbridge, Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Bicycle Co-Op; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local cooperative bicycle retailer in Edinburgh is looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to support the finance department. This role involves processing invoices, maintaining bank accounts, and general administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance and proficiency in accounting software like Sage. The position offers competitive pay, a generous holiday allowance, and staff discounts. Initially office-based in Newbridge, hybrid options are available after training.

Benefits

32 days holiday allowance

Staff discount scheme

Support for cycling competitions

Bonus opportunities for profit sharing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial finance function.
• Good working knowledge of basic accounting processes.
• Enthusiastic and diligent, able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and credit card claims.
• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with journal entries and reporting.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Accounting processes

Sage software

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Part-time) – Edinburgh, Newbridge

Accounts Assistant (Part-time)

Edinburgh, Newbridge

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Accounts Assistant to join our Admin Team.

Based at our Head Office in Newbridge, Edinburgh, this is a varied role supporting the day-to-day functions of the finance department, reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments, credit cards and expense claims
• Maintain the bank feed and prepare weekly reconciliation of bank accounts
• Assist with weekly and monthly journal entries and reporting
• Reconcile supplier statements and utility accounts
• Monitor and process incoming post and emails to the finance mailbox
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team
• Other ad-hoc duties as specified by the business

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a varied commercial finance function and a good working knowledge of basic accounting processes
• Be proficient in accounting software (preferably Sage) and Excel
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Be enthusiastic, diligent, and work well both as an individual and as part of a small team

In return we offer:

• A great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a varied, supported finance role
• Competitive rates of pay based on level of experience
• A generous holiday allowance of 32 days per year (pro rata for part time)
• An excellent staff discount scheme on bikes, parts, accessories and clothing
• Supported entry into cycling competitions and events
• After a year of service, you have the option to join our Co-operative and have a say in how we run our business at our AGM
• As a Co-operative we also have bonus opportunities for a share in the profits

The role will be office-based in Newbridge during on-boarding and training, with the option to transition to hybrid working as mutually agreed between post-holder and Finance Manager.

The part time role is for 3 days per week; for an initial 6 month period with the possibility to expand duties and to become permanent thereafter.

The salary will be dependent on experience.