Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a leading not-for-profit organisation in Edinburgh who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day donation processing and frontline customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic finance experience who is looking to grow their skills within a supportive, values-led environment.
Why work here?
This organisation has a strong social mission and a deep community presence. People join because they want to contribute to meaningful work and stay because the environment is warm, steady and collaborative. You'll benefit from:
- Salary of £27,000
- 36 days' annual leave (pro-rata during the temporary period)
- Hybrid working after probation
- Flexible start and finish times
- A supportive and friendly team
- Regular social events and a culture grounded in care and purpose
This is a fantastic role for someone early in their finance career who wants to develop their skills while contributing to work with genuine impact.
Job
As Accounts Assistant, you'll sit within a finance team of five and work closely with colleagues across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing donations and payments with accuracy and care
- Managing weekly payment runs for approval
- Reviewing purchase ledger statements and carrying out reconciliations
- Resolving queries in a warm, empathetic and professional manner
- Creating and updating database records
- Supporting administrative tasks including preparing letters and stakeholder communication
- Handling financial transaction processing
- Assisting the wider team with finance queries
- Filing, scanning and general administration
You will begin primarily office-based in Edinburgh, receiving close support as you settle in, with the option to transition to hybrid working after probation.
This is a 6-month temporary role with genuine potential to become permanent.
You
As an Accounts Assistant, you will bring:
- Strong communication skills and a high degree of empathy
- A genuine desire to develop within a finance role
- Basic finance experience and/or administration or customer service experience
- A positive, can-do approach
- Calmness under pressure and strong attention to detail
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
You'll thrive here if you enjoy being part of a caring, values-driven team and take pride in delivering accurate, reliable work.
About the Organisation
This is a respected not-for-profit organisation with a long track record of supporting communities across Scotland. The culture is grounded, human and purpose-led. People work with care and commitment, and the finance team reflects those same values: detail-focused, reliable and service-oriented. Your work will support the organisation's ability to deliver its mission and maintain the services relied upon by individuals and families across the country.
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Accounts Assistant employer: Three Bridges Recruitment LTD
Join a highly respected organisation in Edinburgh that values its employees through a supportive work culture and flexible working arrangements. With an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave, strong pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a unique chance to engage with investment and commercial finance in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of a dynamic team that encourages innovation and provides exposure to diverse financial challenges, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Three Bridges Recruitment LTD Recruitment Team
