Finanace Officer

Finance Administrator (Temporary – Until March 2026, Potential for Extension)
Location: Primarily home-based, with the option to work from offices in Inverness or Edinburgh
Contract Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week 
Salary: £28,255 per annum

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join their finance team on a temporary contract until March 2026, with the potential for extension. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy finance function within a well-structured public sector organisation, supporting a range of financial processes and administrative duties.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Process purchase orders and invoice batches using the organisation’s financial system
• Manage and monitor the shared finance mailbox, ensuring queries are handled promptly
• Provide financial administrative support to contract managers
• Create and maintain supplier accounts
• Complete month-end reconciliations, including journal and monthly spend checks (GPC & EEMS)
• Provide general administrative and ad hoc support to the Finance Support Manager

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Previous experience in a financial administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills 

• Experience using accounting software such as SAGE, ORACLE, eFinancials, or similar

If you’re a proactive and organised individual with strong finance administration experience, please apply below.