Finance Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working potential

3-month contract with extension option

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Finance Officer for a temporary contract in Glasgow City Centre. You will join a supportive finance team, handling day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate records. The role is initially three months with potential extension or a permanent opportunity.

The position is office-based with potential for hybrid working, and requires experience in ledger processing, reconciliations, and housing income payments. AAT qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.
• Experience in housing association or social housing is advantageous.
• AAT or equivalent accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, supplier payments and customer receipts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cashbooks.
• Process rental income and housing benefit payments.
• Support month-end tasks and reporting deadlines.

Skills

Finance experience

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Bank reconciliations

Excel skills

Financial systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Housing association experience

Rental income processing

AAT qualification

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Finance Officer | Temporary | Glasgow City Centre

£18-£22 per hour | Glasgow City Centre | 35 hours per week

Initial 3-month contract | Potential extension or permanent opportunity

The Opportunity

Finance Officer for a well-established housing association in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking their next temporary assignment within the social housing sector. You'll join a supportive finance team, assisting with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate financial records. The position is initially for three months, with potential for extension or a permanent opportunity.

The role is initially office-based, with potential for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Officer, you'll support a broad range of transactional finance activities, including:

Purchase and sales ledger: Process invoices, supplier payments, BACS transactions and customer receipts.

Reconciliations: Complete bank reconciliations, maintain cashbooks and reconcile control accounts.

Housing income: Process rental income, housing benefit payments and factoring receipts.

Month-end support: Maintain accurate financial records, resolve queries and assist with reporting deadlines.

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Practical experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience within a housing association or social housing organisation.
• Experience processing rental income or housing benefit payments.
• An AAT qualification or equivalent accounting experience.

What's on Offer?

£18-£22 per hour, depending on experience.

• Initial 3-month temporary contract.
• Potential for extension or a permanent position.
• Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within social housing finance.

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining an established, community-focused housing association committed to providing quality homes and services. The finance team plays an important role in supporting the organisation's day-to-day operations and wider objectives.