Pertemps are delighted to be working with our valued public sector client to recruit Finance and Business Support Assistants on a temporary basis.
📣 Role: Finance / Business Support Assistants 📍 Location: Edinburgh 🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday (36 hours per week) 💷 Pay Rate: £14.02 per hour 📅 Duration: Temporary ongoing (with potential for progression) 🔑 Start Date: Immediate
If you’re highly organised, detail-focused, and enjoy working with numbers and data, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and professional environment.
Please note this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check (£25).
💼 About the Role
As a Finance and Business Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting financial and administrative processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth daily operations.
Your responsibilities may include: • Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records • Assisting with reconciliations, invoicing, and payment processing • Updating internal systems and databases with financial and operational data • Preparing reports and spreadsheets using Excel and other software • Providing general administrative and clerical support to the finance team • Responding to internal and external enquiries with professionalism and efficiency • Ensuring adherence to organisational and statutory financial procedures
🙌 About You
We’re looking for someone who: • Has previous experience in reconciliations or a finance support environment • Is confident working with numbers, data, and spreadsheets • Has excellent organisational and communication skills • Works accurately and efficiently, even under pressure • Is proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player • Delivers excellent customer service and takes pride in their work
🌱 What We Offer
• The opportunity to gain experience in a respected public sector organisation • Training and professional development opportunities • A supportive team and collaborative work culture • Potential for long-term or permanent employment
If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance or business support career — and want to join a team that values accuracy, service, and teamwork — apply today!