Contract Finance Officer

7 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Growth Company Full time

We are looking to appoint a talented individual to our Operations Team in the role of **Contract Finance Officer**. The purpose of the role includes processing complex data sets in preparation of funder claims ensuring accurate and timely recovery of project costs with a high degree of compliance to funder regulations and contractual requirements. Maintaining and assisting in the development of efficient systems and processes to manage the claim and routine finance processes.

The Greater Manchester (GM) Business Growth Hub is at the heart of Greater Manchester's strategy for determining and delivering business growth services which improve productivity and create jobs, as well as supporting businesses across the Northwest of England. We are part of the Growth Company, and we work with ambitious businesses that want to grow their bottom line, boost their profile, improve their environmental credentials, and create new business growth.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Processing complex monthly/quarterly finance data management routines to identify transactions for funder claims.
- Reconciliation and oversight of the company salary recharge and recharge control account.
- Preparation and verification of funder claims, ensuring contractual compliance. This includes ensuring robust and transparent document evidence trails to fulfil the requirements of funder audits.
- Lead the creation, verification, and processing of monthly journal transactions, managing intercompany recharges, working with Central Finance to verify income & expenditure, and undertaking financial reconciliations.
- Support the process of developing and managing data and management tools across the spectrum of business support projects.
- Provide relevant financial information for reporting and communication to the Group, its partners, funders, and subcontractors.
- When required, support the financial administration processes by raising purchase & sales orders, reviewing purchase invoice queries, and managing project-related financial queries.

**About you**:

- An organised and focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A strong communicator and a team player.
- Ability to agree and work effectively with others to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manipulate data sets from different systems across varying formats.
- Good interpersonal communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

**Skills required**:

- Qualified AAT / part qualified CIMA/ACCA or demonstrable equivalent business experience and knowledge
- Highly numerate, with Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, a working knowledge of VBA would be desirable.
- Accounting experience, including preparing Management Accounts for the 'trial balance' stage
- Experience in manipulating complex data with multi-layered relationships.
- Comfortable articulating complex data relationships to a range of stakeholders at all levels.
- Regulatory compliance and financial audits - desirable but not essential.

GC aims to promote a culture of flexibility and agile working. Going forward, we will be transitioning to a culture where fully agile working will be a feature of many of our roles. We also recognise that there may be a need for more permanent flexibility in your working arrangements, and in such cases, we encourage you to have these discussions at the interview stage to enable your flexible working request to be considered as early as possible.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £31,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: 3838


  • Finance Officer

    23 hours ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    A fantastic new opportunity as a Part time, Finance Officer based in Manchester City Centre. The position is an immediate start on a 6-month temporary role with a daily rate between £140 - £150, with potential extension. **Client Details** Our client is a not-for-profit company that is a long-established Manchester-based arts organisation. They have...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom MAG International Full time

    **Regional Finance Officer (12 months fixed term contract)** **Manchester Based (hybrid role with 2 days per week in the Manchester office)** **Starting salary for this position is £27,360 per annum (plus contributory pension)** **About the role**: Based in our Manchester Office, you will provide an important bridge between the Finance Managers based...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Salix Finance Full time

    About This RoleWe are seeking an experienced Budgeting and Reporting Lead to join our Finance team at Salix. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading on financial monitoring and reporting for specific business areas, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to the Senior Finance Business Partner.The ideal candidate will have a strong...

  • Finance Officer

    7 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Great Opportunity as an Immediate Start - Fantastic 12 month Fixed Term Contract **About Our Client**: My client is a well established Not for Profit, Higher Education organisation based in Greater Manchester. They provide high quality learning facilities and resources in a inspiring learning environment. **The key responsibilities of a Finance Officer**...

  • Finance Officer

    7 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom PiC Consulting Full time

    At Partners in Change, we’re not just another consultancy - we’re a forward-thinking change and transformation consultancy designed to stand out from the crowd. Our mission is to drive positive change and transformation for our clients, helping them navigate challenges and seize opportunities in today's dynamic business landscape. We’re currently...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    **About the Role**We are seeking an experienced Treasury Accountant to cover a maternity leave in our Manchester office. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for managing the company's cash flows, preparing financial reports, and supporting the Finance Director.**Responsibilities**Managing cash flows, including preparing regular cash...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

    **About Research Finance (RF)** Research Finance sits within the Directorate of Finance and is responsible for managing annual research income of around £250 million from a portfolio of approx. 2,500 live research grants and contracts across the three University Faculties. **The Team** Research Finance team has approx. 70 employees, who manage all post...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Reed Talent Solutions Full time

    A vital Transactional Finance Officer position is now available with **Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue.**This role is available immediately on an initial **1-year** temporary contract. This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days per week in office. **What is the role?** Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue are now looking to appoint an experience Finance Officer...

  • Finance Officer

    1 day ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Calibre Recruitment Solutions Full time

    **SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER** **PERMANENT** **MANCHESTER (OFFICE BASED)** **£40K (But don't let salary stop you applying)** Are you looking to work with a progressive organisation who challenge the status quo? If so, read on. I am partnering with my new client in searching for a Senior Finance Officer to join their expanding team - to work in a stand...

  • Finance Officer

    7 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Hazelhurst Solicitors Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance Officer to join our team. As a finance officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of our organization. This is a key role that requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills. '''Duties''' - Develop and implement financial strategies,...

  • Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Michael Page are working with an organisation in the Not for Profit and Charities sector, based in Manchester, who are looking to appoint a Finance Officer on a part time (0.6) basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing transactions and supporting with the recording of accruals and prepayments. Client Details The client is a Not for...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Full time

    **Senior Finance Officer** **Location**: Remote Working (Must be able to travel to Manchester for training) **Salary**: Competitive **Job Type**: Full Time, Permanent Our client? ?is? ?a? global? ?network? ?focused? ?on? ?securing? ?livelihoods? ?for? ?the? ?working? ?poor,? ?especially? ?women,? ?in? ?the? ?informal? ?economy.? ?They? ?believe? ?all?...

  • Finance Manager

    2 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Longbridge Finance & Accountancy Full time

    **Job Role**: Qualified Finance Manager ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA **Job Type**: Permanent **Location**: Manchester / Hybrid **Salary**:£45,000 - £50,000 DOE **Benefits**:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund **Security Clearance Level 5...

  • Finance Officer

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    An exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join a highly reputable business based in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Client Details Page Personnel are working exclusively with an industry leading business going through a period of continued growth. They are looking for a Finance Officer to join the team at what is a really exciting time for the...

  • Finance Officer

    7 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

    We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer in the finance team at the University of Manchester. The Finance Officer is a member of the finance team working under the guidance of the appointed Head of School Finance and working closely with the Senior Finance Officer. The team is responsible for financial management to include preparation of monthly...

  • Finance Manager

    2 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Kenton Black Finance Full time

    Company Details and Job Overview: A dynamic group of businesses are looking to appoint a divisional finance lead for one of their newest business units which is currently going through a period of significant growth. With a current turnover of approximately £15m, there are exciting plans forfurther expansion which this role will play a pivotal role in...

  • Finance Assistant

    3 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    A fantastic 3 month minimum contract role has opened up for a Finance Assistant / Admin. This role is based in Manchester City Centre and offering between £22,000 to £25,000 based upon experience **Client Details** You will be part of a vibrant, welcoming and productive team **Description** Duties include: - Day to Day AR invoicing and Billing -...

  • Finance Officer

    7 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Great Opportunity as an Immediate Start - Fantastic Fixed Term Contract **About Our Client**: My client is a modern and ambitious educational setting based in Manchester within the Public Sector. They work closely with businesses, communities, and academic organisations to make higher education beneficial to individuals wants to succeed. With fantastic...

  • Finance Officer

    3 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Finance Officer ( Payroll and Pension) required for a college in Tameside **Your new company** Hays Education offers School Support Services jobs in Schools, whether that be Secondary, Primary or SEN/SEND Schools, throughout the UK. The type of roles we recruit for include; Administrator, SIMS Administrator, Business Manager, Finance Manager,...

  • Finance Officer

    7 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    £29,000 - £32,000 FTE - Term Time Only (+ 4 weeks) **About Our Client**: The client is part of a Multi Academy Trust of schools, based in Manchester. They are focused on providing a high quality education and equipping students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their future careers. The key responsibilities of the Finance Officer include: -...