At a Glance
- Tasks: Support donation processing and provide frontline customer service in a finance team.
- Company: Leading not-for-profit organisation with a strong social mission in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: £27,000 salary, 36 days' annual leave, hybrid working, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Warm, collaborative environment with potential for permanent role after 6 months.
- Why this job: Develop your finance skills while making a genuine impact in the community.
- Qualifications: Basic finance or customer service experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27000 £ per year.
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.
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 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
- 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.
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.
Accounts Assistant employer: Three Bridges Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Edinburgh, where your expertise as a Senior Finance Lead will be valued and nurtured. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering you the chance to lead impactful financial initiatives within an exciting early-stage investment portfolio. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on meaningful work, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the corporate finance landscape.
