Finance Officer - #2122246

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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 functions

What 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 required

What 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 environment

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