Finance Officer
Glasgow (Hybrid)
SPRA is a not-for-profit members organisation which provides access to discounted services, wellbeing and sporting activities via membership subscription for serving police officers, support staff and their families including those who have retired from the service.
The Association are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer with strong bookkeeping skills and hands on experience using Xero software. Candidates must have at least two years’ experience in a similar finance role and be able to demonstrate exceptional accuracy in handling financial data. Experience in operating SharePoint and MS software including Excel is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record all business financial transactions in Xero, maintaining clear communication with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Support monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage monthly BACS runs to ensure timely collection of income.
- Prepare and process bank payments and weekly pay runs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Accurately code and record purchase invoices in line with the organisation’s Chart of Accounts.
- Prepare monthly payroll through Xero, including payments to HMRC and the company pension provider.
- Reconcile petty cash monthly, validating receipts and supporting documentation.
- Process company credit card transactions, ensuring timely receipt collection and accurate posting.
- Check all transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Process staff expense claims.
- Provide day to day financial processing support to the Finance Manager and Chief Executive.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Administration and Marketing.
- Provide support to members seeking grant funding for local wellbeing initiatives and sporting activities.
- Carry out any tasks commensurate with your role as directed by the Finance Manager or Chief Executive.
- Please note: Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully being granted Police Scotland Non-Police Personnel Vetting.
Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in Xero, training can be provided if required.
- Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
Benefits:
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys meaningful work, values a supportive culture, and wants to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose.
- Hybrid working pattern: three days per week in the Glasgow office following initial training
- Company pension scheme
- Annual leave starting at 24 days and on completion of each 12-month period of service rising to 28 days
- 12 Public Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to a discounted member’s benefits scheme including an on-site gym
- Access to a cycle to work scheme
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Please email your covering letter and CV to Gillian.Drummond@sprapol.co.uk by 12 noon Monday 6th April.
Job Details
Reference
MAR20250317
Job title
Finance Officer
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Salary
£40,000 per annum
Location
Glasgow (Hybrid)
Closing Date
Mon, 6 Apr 2026
SPRA is a not-for-profit members organisation which provides access to discounted services, wellbeing and sporting activities via membership subscription for serving police officers, support staff and their families including those who have retired from the service.
The Association are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer with strong bookkeeping skills and hands on experience using Xero software. Candidates must have at least two years’ experience in a similar finance role and be able to demonstrate exceptional accuracy in handling financial data. Experience in operating SharePoint and MS software including Excel is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record all business financial transactions in Xero, maintaining clear communication with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Support monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage monthly BACS runs to ensure timely collection of income.
- Prepare and process bank payments and weekly pay runs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Accurately code and record purchase invoices in line with the organisation’s Chart of Accounts.
- Prepare monthly payroll through Xero, including payments to HMRC and the company pension provider.
- Reconcile petty cash monthly, validating receipts and supporting documentation.
- Process company credit card transactions, ensuring timely receipt collection and accurate posting.
- Check all transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Process staff expense claims.
- Provide day to day financial processing support to the Finance Manager and Chief Executive.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Administration and Marketing.
- Provide support to members seeking grant funding for local wellbeing initiatives and sporting activities.
- Carry out any tasks commensurate with your role as directed by the Finance Manager or Chief Executive.
- Please note: Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully being granted Police Scotland Non-Police Personnel Vetting.
Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in Xero, training can be provided if required.
- Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
Benefits:
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys meaningful work, values a supportive culture, and wants to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose.
- Hybrid working pattern: three days per week in the Glasgow office following initial training
- Company pension scheme
- Annual leave starting at 24 days and on completion of each 12-month period of service rising to 28 days
- 12 Public Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free access to a discounted member’s benefits scheme including an on-site gym
- Access to a cycle to work scheme
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Please email your covering letter and CV to Gillian.Drummond@sprapol.co.uk by 12 noon Monday 6th April.
