Senior Finance Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer in Glasgow. This temporary role involves managing a finance team and handling management accounts during a critical transition. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with specific experience in management accounts and compliance. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive pay, and the chance to make an impactful contribution in the housing sector.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Strong management accounts background.
• Experience in the housing sector or with not-for-profit funding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts and present insights.
• Lead day-to-day finance function including cash flow.
• Submit VAT and statutory returns accurately.
• Manage and develop a team of three finance staff.

Skills

Management accounts

Team leadership

Financial controls

Compliance experience

Liaising with senior stakeholders

Education

Professional qualification or relevant industry experience

Tools

Open Accounts System

Job description

Senior Finance Officer

Housing | Glasgow | Hybrid and Flexi-time (2 days on-site)

Day rate: £250 - £300 (DOE) Contract: Temporary - 3 months

• Step in as Senior Finance Officer on a day rate of £200 - £300 DOE.
• Lead a small team and own management accounts.
• Hybrid working in Glasgow.
• Monthly rolling contract.

Why this Senior Finance Officer role?

• Impact from day one. Cover a crucial period for the finance team.
• Great balance. Hybrid model, 35-hour week, flexible start between 8-9am.
• Scope. Manage 3 staff and present to senior leaders.
• Housing sector. Meaningful work serving communities.
• Fast process. One-stage interview with quick feedback.

About the role

A well-established housing association in Glasgow is seeking an interim Senior Finance Officer to provide hands-on leadership across management accounts, statutory compliance and day-to-day finance operations. You'll report to the Finance Director, manage a team of three, and support during a crucial period including a finance system change.

Key responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts and present insights to senior stakeholders.

• Lead the finance function day to day, including cash flow and financial controls.

• Submit VAT and statutory returns accurately and on time.

• Manage and develop 3 team members with consistent leadership.

Wider remit includes annual accounts prep, budget reviews, treasury support, auditor liaison, and system/process improvements.

Must-haves

• Professional qualification, or relevant industry experience

• Strong management accounts background.

• Open Accounts system experience.

• Housing sector or not-for-profit funding and compliance experience.

Nice to have

• Team leadership of finance staff.

• Confidence liaising with boards, directors, or senior stakeholders.

• Home Master exposure.

• Treasury and audit liaison experience.

Benefits of this interim contract

• £250-£300 per day (DOE).

• Hybrid: 2 days in the Glasgow office.

• 35-hour week with flexi time.

• Supportive, mission-driven culture.

• Opportunity to add value quickly in a meaningful sector.

Working pattern

• Hours: 35 per week.

• Hybrid: 2 office days, more on-site at first if learning systems.

• Flexi-time provided.

Ready to apply?

Apply below with your CV. Shortlisting is underway.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.