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A well-established Housing Association on the outskirts of Glasgow is seeking an experienced Finance Officer/Accountant to join its finance team on a full-time, short-term 4-week contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified-by-experience finance professional who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support during a busy period.
Working within a supportive and collaborative finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining day-to-day financial operations, with a particular focus on management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis. This role would suit an adaptable finance professional who enjoys a varied workload and is available to start at short notice.

Your new role
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting financial reports
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Deliver financial analysis, variance reporting and commentary to support decision-making
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure strong financial controls
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation
• Produce financial information and reports for internal stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements and the ongoing development of finance systems and procedures

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will bring strong technical finance knowledge alongside excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach. You will be confident managing your own workload, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.You will have:

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience, with proven finance and accounting experience
• Previous experience within a varied accounting or finance role
• Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A positive, solutions-focused approach

What you'll get in return

• Full-time position (35 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work within a respected Housing Association
• Varied and rewarding role with real community impact
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now

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