Finance Officer (Part-Time)
We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Officer to cover maternity leave within our Finance team. The successful candidate will bring strong interpersonal skills, a positive, hands-on approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a growing business.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead day-to-day finance operations and support the wider business with accurate reporting and financial insight. This is a part-time (24 hours per week), fixed-term role (minimum 15 months) commencing April/May 2026 based at our Edinburgh office (Heriot-Watt Research Park) with the option for hybrid working.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. This role is not open to candidates requiring a UK work permit.
Finance Operations
- Ensure all internal and external deadlines are met
- Review and approve invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations
- Manage payroll and monthly payroll review
- Oversee financial matters for a small overseas subsidiary
- Improve and streamline finance processes to reduce risk and errors
- Develop, maintain, and document finance processes and controls to support consistency, knowledge sharing, and business growth
Reporting & Controls
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts
- Produce cash flow reporting and forecasts
- Liaise with budget holders on project budgets
- Lead external audit process and manage internal and external stakeholders
- Lead R&D tax credit preparation with external advisors
Stakeholder & Business Support
- Act as the main Finance contact across the business
- Liaise with Group Finance, Group CFO, auditors, and external advisors
- Assess the financial impact of new processes or business decisions
- Work closely with the CEO and Director of Operations on business improvements
Required
- Qualified accountant (or qualified by experience)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Experience of external audits
- Highly organised, adaptable, and detail-focused
- Confident communicator (written and verbal)
- Strong Excel skills (Word and PowerPoint also required)
Desirable
- Manufacturing sector experience
- International group experience
- Experience with Odoo and/or Xero
We endeavour to respond quickly to all applications so if interested please send a email to jobs@celestia-uk.com or apply by filling out the form you will find below.
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