Finance Officer in Doune, Stirling

Your new company

Our client is recruiting for a Finance Officer on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, supportive team in a broad and varied finance role. Offering a salary of 42,000 - 46,000, alongside hybrid and flexible working, this position would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of their workload and wants exposure across a wide range of accounting activities. The organisation operates a hybrid working model, with Tuesday to Thursday office-based and Monday and Friday working from home. The role is 35 hours per week and also benefits from flexitime, with the ability to start between 8am and 10am and finish between 4pm and 6pm. Due to the location of the office and limited accessibility by public transport, candidates will require access to their own transport.

Your new role

Reporting to the senior finance lead and working as part of a close-knit team, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of finance activities and play an important role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the finance function.Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accounts through to trial balance
• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting information
• Completing month-end reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Supporting cashflow preparation and monitoring
• Assisting with management and annual accounts preparation
• Supporting year-end and audit preparation
• Assisting with payroll processing and associated administration
• Supporting purchase ledger, payments and financial controls
• Undertaking a range of reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Providing guidance and supervision to a more junior member of the finance team

As part of a relatively small team, this is a genuinely hands-on and varied position where you will have the opportunity to get involved across the finance function rather than being restricted to one particular area.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience in a varied finance or accounting role and be comfortable managing a broad range of responsibilities.You will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong practical accounting and finance experience
• Experience of reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• A proactive approach with the confidence to use your own initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, team-focused approach

What you'll get in return

Alongside a competitive salary of 42,000 - 46,000, you will benefit from:

• Permanent employment
• 35-hour working week
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home
• Flexible start and finish times
• Potential study support for part-qualified candidates
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team and take ownership of a broad finance remit

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