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Are you a structured and meticulous finance assistant who thrives in a role with many contact points? Do you find it easy to collaborate, build relationships, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously? Would you like to work in a varied role where your analytical skills and engagement make a real difference? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

About the position

We at Perido are now looking for a finance assistant for our client, an educational institution focusing on engineering, architecture, technology, and natural sciences. The organization is characterized by close collaboration with industry and society, as well as a strong emphasis on innovation, research, and sustainable development. The environment is international, and students often work on projects with both theoretical and practical elements. You will be based in the office located in Gothenburg.

Your responsibilities

The role involves broad responsibilities within accounting and financial administration, focusing on accurate reporting and follow-up in accordance with applicable regulations and agreements. The work is carried out in close collaboration with internal functions as well as external financiers.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate accounting in accordance with internal guidelines and external regulations
• Financial project reporting to financiers
• Interpretation and application of terms from financiers and other contractual parties
• Ongoing accounting and bookkeeping
• Work in financial systems, such as Raindance and Hypergene
• Posting of vouchers
• Management of accounts payable and receivable
• Participation in year-end closing work
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding incoming and outgoing payments

Your qualities

To succeed in the role of finance assistant, it is important to be a humble, attentive, and stress-resistant person who thrives in a dynamic work environment. The role requires an analytical and meticulous approach, where the ability to see connections and ensure quality in the work is central. A collaborative personality is crucial, as the work involves close contact and cooperation with colleagues, clients, and suppliers, which requires good communication skills and a relationship-building approach. Furthermore, it is important to be able to work in a structured and methodical manner, with a good ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize effectively even during periods of high workload.

Are you the one we are looking for?

We look forward to reading your application, and we warmly welcome it today!

Qualifications:

• University degree in finance or equivalent education and at least three (3) years of work experience in a similar role. Alternatively, high school or equivalent education and five (5) years of work experience as a finance assistant
• Experience in accounting, budgeting, and year-end closing work
• Knowledge in at least 3 of the following points in the job description 1) ensuring good accounting in accordance with internal and external regulations 2) financial project reporting to financiers 3) interpretation of terms from financiers and other contractual parties 4) work with accounts payable and receivable 5) respond to inquiries about incoming and outgoing payments
• Experience working with financial and administrative support systems
• Experience with financial systems
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English and Swedish

Meritorious:

• Experience in financial work within higher education/university or similar research activities
• Experience working with the support systems Raindance and Hypergene
• Experience in project accounting

Scope and start date

Full-time, consultancy assignment until 2027-01-31. Start 2026-02-01.

Application

Applications are made on our website perido.se/. Click the apply button in the ad for the current position and fill in your details and attach your CV. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as selection is ongoing. Please note that some information regarding the assignment and/or client company may have been deliberately omitted from the ad; you will receive all the information you need only upon contact with the responsible recruiter.

Most questions or concerns can be answered at perido.se/frequently-asked-questions/. If you still haven’t found the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us at [email protected], and one of our recruitment communicators will respond to you. Always include the job reference number 35612 in the subject line. Please note that we only accept applications on our website and that we cannot respond to inquiries about your status in the process or what the client company is if it has been omitted from the ad.

About Perido

Why is the company called Perido? It comes from the Latin word Peridoneus, which means “well-matched.” Matching our consultant's skills and career direction with our clients' needs is what we do best! Perido is a consulting and recruitment company within the white-collar sector that helps you take the next step in your career, and our vision is that everyone should thrive and be engaged at work. We have steadily grown since our inception in 2003 and have over 1500 employees across the country, including about fifty internal employees at our headquarters in Stockholm and Gothenburg. As a consultant with us, you become an important part of our organization and grow with us by enhancing your skills in our clients' organizations. Read more about us at Perido: https://perido.se/om-oss/.