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Finance Officer

  • Full time or Part time
  • £26,000 – £30,000
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 23rd March 2025


  • Advertised from 6th March 2025
  • Flexible & Hybrid, Part-Time or Full-Time, salary pro rata for part time

Role

We are an international enterprise development organisation that delivers enterprising solutions to global challenges We operate globally and have offices in six countries: Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the UK, and Zambia

We are seeking a detailed and proactive Finance Officer to work with us to provide comprehensive bookkeeping services for new and developing purpose-led enterprises.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of orders and invoices, and facilitate timely payments.

• Manage banking services and generate reports to prevent bank fraud.

• Protect operational assets, including cash handling, through robust internal controls and auditing.

• Generate timely income invoices and ensure prompt payment follow-up.

• Maintain accurate accounting records in Xero, supported by referenced digital documentation.

• Ensure proper authorisation and payment of expenses.

• Manage payroll systems for accurate and timely staff payments.

• Prepare monthly budget and forecasting reports.

• Oversee cash-flow management.

• Generate financial reports as needed.

• Prepare annual accounting information.

• Assist with ad-hoc finance queries.

Skills, Experience, and Personal Qualities

Essential:

• University degree or equivalent experience.

• Strong numeracy skills (Higher Mathematics/GCSE Mathematics or equivalent).

• 5+ years of experience in an office environment.

• Excellent communication skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience with Xero accounting software or similar platforms.

• Working towards a book-keeping or accounting qualification.

Application notes

A Recruitment Pack is available for download below.

Closing date: Sunday 23rd March


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