Finance Officer

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an efficient Finance Officer with a keen eye for detail to support the accounting and finance team in a thriving housing organisation located in Glasgow.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established housing association. They operate in the heart of Glasgow and are well-regarded for their commitment to providing high-quality housing services to the local community.

Description

• Processing of day to day transactions relating to rent collection, sales ledger for factored owners, cash book and purchase ledger.
• Month end processes and reconciliations for all ledgers and sub accounts
• Accounting for fixed assets, housing stock and component replacement
• Payroll processing
• Maintenance of register of owners, assisting calculation of factoring charges, issuing of annual invoices and collection of payments relating to factored properties
• Monthly accounting for accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of quarterly management accounts including narrative descriptions
• Collation of year end information to support financial statements for audit.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgeting
• Ensure all rental income receipts are recorded accurately and posted daily
• Ensure all purchase invoices are recorded accurately and authorised in line with Scheme of Delegation
• Prepare purchase ledger payments in line with credit terms
• Manage factoring debt and ensure recovery action is pursued
• Preparation and processing of all general ledger journals
• Administer the full payroll process, including expenses and payments to HMRC and pension schemes.
• Monitoring of income and expenditure against budget to prepare commentary for quarterly management accounts
• Prepare monthly financial information in relation to repairs and asset management
• Collate financial information for regulatory returns to the Scottish Housing Regulator

Profile

A successful Finance Officer should have:

• A relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and financial transactions
• Competency in using financial software and systems
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Offer

• An estimated hourly wage of £20.30ph - £21.98ph
• Fully office based (Dennistoun)
• 35 hours per week