Finance Officer - #2089039

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.