Accounts Payable Clerk

December 19, 2025
£28000 - £28000
Urgent

Job Description

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Accounts Payable professional to join our client’s Edinburgh office on a part-time or full-time basis. The business has undergone significant positive change under a new leadership team, creating a dynamic environment with opportunities for development. With a strong client focus and collaborative culture, this is an excellent space to learn and take ownership of your workload.

The Role
You’ll manage the accounts payable function, working closely within a small, supportive finance team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for processing invoices, coding expenditure and managing payments through the core platform. You’ll also assist with quarterly VAT returns, reconciliations and ad hoc tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities
Manage accounts payable, including posting invoices to the AP system and coding expenditure
Process payments via the core banking platform
Assist with quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations
Carbon footprint reporting
Handle inbox requests and approvals, ensuring accurate GL coding
Support ad hoc finance tasks and team cover when needed

What We’re Looking For
Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger management
Flexible and proactive approach – comfortable working in a small team
Ability to take ownership and work independently
Open to candidates from junior to experienced level
Strong use of Excel for reporting and VAT preparation
Demonstrable finance system experience
Attention to detail

What’s in it for you
Salary range of circa 28k-32k+ (full-time equivalent), depending on experience
Flexibility around hours with potential for growth
Hybrid working options
Opportunity to learn and develop in a dynamic, growing business
Supportive team environment with mentoring available

If you’d like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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