Finance Officer — 12-Month Contract, Hybrid Work

Pertemps Glasgow Perms; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Free parking

On-site gym & canteen

Job summary

Pertemps Glasgow Perms is seeking a Finance Officer to join a busy Corporate Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers day-to-day financial transactions, reporting and analysis for UK companies within the Group, with hybrid working after probation and on-site facilities including gym and canteen.

The ideal candidate has solid accountancy fundamentals, experience in similar finance positions, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Relevant accountancy experience, qualified by experience.
• Experience preparing accounts through to Trial Balance.
• Strong understanding of core accountancy principles.
• Experience of month-end processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and responsive approach.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A confident and approachable communication style.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
• Preparation of actual versus budget variance analysis.
• Management of the General Ledger, Cashbook and end-to-end Sales and Purchase Ledger processes.
• Reconciliation of multiple bank accounts and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Investigation and resolution of aged items, including preparation of supporting schedules.
• Raising internal and external invoices and ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
• Credit control for internal and external clients, investigating aged balances and taking appropriate action.
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register.
• Inputting financial information into the reporting system for assigned companies.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline, automate or improve existing processes.
• Supporting year-end activities and external audit requirements.
• Ensuring all corporate reporting is completed within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting a range of additional finance activities as required.
• Providing assistance to the wider Corporate Finance team with ad hoc duties and projects.
• Occasional travel may be required

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Stakeholder relations

Proactive

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pertemps Glasgow Perms is seeking a Finance Officer to join a busy Corporate Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers day-to-day financial transactions, reporting and analysis for UK companies within the Group, with hybrid working after probation and on-site facilities including gym and canteen.

The ideal candidate has solid accountancy fundamentals, experience in similar finance positions, and can work both independently and as part of a team.