Finance Officer

Description:

Your new company

A well-established public sector organisation in Glasgow is looking to recruit a Finance Officer to join their finance team on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied role where you'll gain exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and finance systems within a supportive and collaborative environment. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and helping to ensure accurate financial management and reporting.

Your new role

Support capital accounting activities, including budget monitoring, accruals, coding reviews and budget amendments
Assist with grant claims relating to capital projects and funding streams
Complete bank reconciliations, including high-volume merchant and giro transactions
Support treasury management activities, including banking administration, loan charge accounting and capital accounting
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial reports
Contribute to the production of year-end accounts and supporting financial information
Support the development and maintenance of financial systems, controls and processes
Provide financial and accounting support to internal stakeholders
Assist with financial returns, reimbursement claims and ad hoc financial analysis
Maintain finance system administration, including user access and changes within accounts payable and accounts receivable functionsWhat you'll need to succeed

Support the preparation of financial reports and management information
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and monitoring expenditure
Carry out balance sheet and bank reconciliations
Support month-end and year-end accounting activities
Assist with project and grant-related financial administration
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity across financial systems
Support the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls
Liaise with internal stakeholders to provide financial support and guidance
Assist with financial returns and other regulatory reporting requirements
Provide wider support to the finance team as requiredWhat you'll get in return

Competitive salary
35-hour working week
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working pattern
Hybrid working is available once training has been provided.
Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance responsibilities
Supportive and collaborative working environmentWhat you need to do now

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