Finance Officer

Banking & Financial Services
Glasgow
August 27, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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

  • 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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