• Locations

  Glasgow

• Salary

  £144 - £168 per day

• Sector

  Commercial Finance, Finance, Procurement & Legal, Operations/Transactional Finance, Part Qualified Accounts

• Type

  Temporary

Finance Officer | Temporary | Glasgow City Centre

£18-£22 per hour | Glasgow City Centre | 35 hours per week

Initial 3-month contract | Potential extension or permanent opportunity

The Opportunity

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Finance Officer for a well-established housing association in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking their next temporary assignment within the social housing sector. You’ll join a supportive finance team, assisting with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate financial records. The position is initially for three months, with potential for extension or a permanent opportunity.

The role is initially office-based, with potential for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

As Finance Officer, you’ll support a broad range of transactional finance activities, including:

• Purchase and sales ledger: Process invoices, supplier payments, BACS transactions and customer receipts.
• Reconciliations: Complete bank reconciliations, maintain cashbooks and reconcile control accounts.
• Housing income: Process rental income, housing benefit payments and factoring receipts.
• Month-end support: Maintain accurate financial records, resolve queries and assist with reporting deadlines.

About You

Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Practical experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within a housing association or social housing organisation.
• Experience processing rental income or housing benefit payments.
• An AAT qualification or equivalent accounting experience.

What’s on Offer?

• £18-£22 per hour, depending on experience.
• 35-hour working week.
• Initial 3-month temporary contract.
• Potential for extension or a permanent position.
• Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within social housing finance.

About the Organisation

You’ll be joining an established, community-focused housing association committed to providing quality homes and services. The finance team plays an important role in supporting the organisation’s day-to-day operations and wider objectives.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Finance Officer looking for a temporary opportunity in Glasgow, apply today with your updated CV.

For a confidential discussion, contact Erinne Bird MacKellar at Morgan Hunt via

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.