Overview
Finance Officer Jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom at Meraki Talent
Title: Finance Officer
Company: Meraki Talent
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meraki Talent are supporting the appointment of a Finance Officer for a purpose-led organisation in Edinburgh, offering excellent hybrid working and a salary of £30,000 – £34,000 plus benefits.
The Organisation
This is a purpose-led organisation dedicated to making a genuine difference within the community. Their values are embedded throughout the business, creating a collaborative, supportive, and flexible working environment where employees can see the impact of their work every day.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Officer will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst managing and supporting a Finance Assistant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparation of monthly managementacounts
- Ownership of month-end processes and reporting
- Budget preparation, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting
- VAT returns and financial compliance activities
- Presenting financial information to the CEO andBoard
- Supporting fundraising initiatives through financial reporting and analysis
- Managing and supporting the Finance Assistant
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and stronger financial controls
- Helping address an existing finance backlog and ensuring finance operations run efficiently
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work for an organisation that genuinely makes a di
- fferenceDirect exposure to the CEO a
- nd BoardAutonomous role with the ability to make an immediat
- e impactFlexible and supportive working env
- ironmentExcellent hybrid worki
- ng modelFlexible start and fini
- sh times8% employer pension contribution
What You'll Bring
- Strong management accounting experience
- Experience producing month-end management accounts
- Budgeting and forecasting experience
- VAT experience would be advantageous
- Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities effectively
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to hit the ground running
Next Steps
For full information and a confidential discussion, please contact Rhys Dow at Meraki Talent.
