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In this Financial Controller role, you'll oversee the financial operations and support the decision-making process by providing accurate and timely financial information. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the Accounting & Finance department within the industrial/manufacturing industry \n Client Details \n This opportunity is with a company operating in the industrial/manufacturing sector. \n Description \n\n • Manage the preparation of financial reports and budgets to support business objectives.\n, • Oversee and ensure the accuracy of financial records and compliance with relevant regulations.\n, • Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.\n, • Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.\n, • Coordinate and manage the annual audit process with external auditors.\n, • Monitor cash flow and manage the company's financial planning processes.\n, • Lead and develop the Accounting & Finance team to achieve department goals.\n, • Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial alignment with business strategies.\n\n Profile \n A successful Financial Controller should have: \n\n • Professional qualifications in accounting, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.\n, • Experience in overseeing financial operations within the industrial/manufacturing sector.\n, • Proficiency in financial analysis and the ability to provide actionable insights.\n, • Leadership skills to guide and motivate a finance team effectively.\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • The ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.\n, • Permanent position based in the outskirts of Edinburgh.\n, • Opportunity to lead the Accounting & Finance function in the industrial/manufacturing industry.\n\n If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply now. \n People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Reed Finance is supporting a major Scottish public sector organisation in the appointment of a Director of Finance. \n Reporting to the Chief Executive and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the Finance and Procurement functions, overseeing a budget of approximately £500m and providing strategic financial leadership across a complex, high-profile organisation. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting and budgeting.\n, • Oversee statutory accounts, audit and regulatory compliance.\n, • Ensure robust financial governance, controls and risk management.\n, • Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and key external stakeholders.\n, • Lead Finance and Procurement teams and support organisational transformation initiatives.\n\n About You \n You will be a proven senior finance leader with: \n\n • Significant experience operating at Director, CFO or equivalent level.\n, • Strong technical accounting, governance and financial planning expertise.\n, • Experience managing large-scale budgets within a complex environment.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.\n, • A track record of leading teams and delivering organisational change.\n\n Essential Requirements \n\n • Fully CCAB qualified\n\n This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in the leadership of a major Scottish public service organisation. \n For a confidential discussion, please contact: \n Roddy MackenzieSenior Executive Consultant | Reed Executive

\n Accountancy Practice Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have been instructed on an Audit Senior Associate or Assistant Manager opportunity on behalf of our client in Central Edinburgh.\n\n\n \n\n\n Perfect for an ACA/ ACCA qualified individual with experience of leading external audits looking for continued professional development and an excellent work/ life balance.\n\n\n \n\n\n Working with an impressive corporate client...\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

\n Interim Financial Accountant \n Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum \n Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract \n Location: Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) \n Start Date: Immediate \n \n THE ORGANISATION \n \n Our client is a well-established business operating within a fast-paced commercial environment. Following a period of significant operational change, the organisation is focused on strengthening its finance function and ensuring the team is well-positioned to support ongoing business requirements. \n With a collaborative and capable finance team already in place, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant on an interim basis to provide additional support during a particularly busy period. This role will play a key part in supporting day-to-day finance activities, assisting with audit requirements, and contributing to ongoing finance-related projects. \n \n THE ROLE \n \n The Financial Accountant will join a close-knit finance team and provide hands-on support across a broad range of financial accounting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys balancing operational finance responsibilities with continuous improvement and project work. \n \n Responsibilities will include: \n \n \n • Supporting the day-to-day operation of the finance function.\n, • Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Performing and maintaining bank reconciliations.\n, • Assisting with month-end close activities and financial reporting.\n, • Supporting the preparation and delivery of external audit requirements.\n, • Helping to ensure financial records are accurate, complete and up to date.\n, • Assisting with process improvements and finance-related projects.\n, • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the finance team to ensure key deadlines are achieved.\n, • Providing ad hoc financial analysis and support as required.\n \n \n THE IDEAL CANDIDATE \n \n \n • Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience (QBE).\n, • Previous experience working within a Financial Accountant or similar role.\n, • Strong reconciliation experience, including bank reconciliations.\n, • Experience supporting year-end or external audit processes.\n, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.\n, • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.\n, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.\n, • Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.\n, • Available to start at short notice or immediately.\n \n \n ON OFFER \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a supportive and collaborative team during an important period for the business. You'll have the chance to make an immediate impact while gaining exposure to both operational finance and wider business improvement initiatives. \n \n \n • Salary of £50,000 - £55,000.\n, • Initial 3-month contract.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).\n, • Immediate start available.\n, • Opportunity to support key audit activity and finance projects.\n, • Collaborative and supportive finance team environment.\n, • Varied role combining financial accounting, business-as-usual support and project work.\n \n \n iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristic. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion, and we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience. \n

The Calibration and Maintenance Engineer will provide subject matter expertise in the establishment, improvement, troubleshooting and execution of maintenance and calibration activities, to ensure that assets required for the GMP manufacture and testing of gene therapy products are available and fit for use in line with business requirements. \n \n The Major Activities of the Calibration and Maintenance Engineer is a follows \n \n\n • SME for Calibration, Metrology and Planned Maintenance techniques and requirements\n, • Responsible for defining the optimum approach for maintenance and calibration of GMP assets, based on technical knowledge and cGMP requirements/best practice\n, • Responsible for coordinating technical oversight and approval of calibration and maintenance technical documentation (internal and external) throughout the equipment lifecycle\n, • Responsible for the coordination and supervision of maintenance and calibration activities by internal and external resources in accordance with the CMMS.\n, • Responsible for creation, review and approval of maintenance and calibration technical documents for new equipment introduction and throughout the equipment lifecycle\n, • Responsible for technical input into new/revised Service Level Agreements with 3rd parties for calibration and maintenance\n, • Responsible for authoring and maintaining Technical Standards relating to calibration and maintenance, in partnership with other Calibration & Maintenance Engineers\n, • Responsible for demonstrating a high standard of health and safety behaviour and practice, ensuring that all EHS commitments are delivered on time in full\n, • Responsible for supporting a state of Inspection Readiness every day within the Facilities and Maintenance Engineering team, and for supporting the successful prepration and fronting of Regulatory Inspections and Audits\n, • Manage Quality processes including Risk Assessments, Change Controls, CAPAs and Deviations as per the site Quality Management System, including as lead for deviations relating to maintenance as-found failures.\n, • Responsible for ensuring that own work complies with GMP, Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and is undertaken in accordance with applicable procedures\n, • Responsible for ensuring that own training is undertaken in a timely and GMP compliant manner before the task is undertaken\n, • Responsible for ensuring that any GMP documentation assigned e.g. (but not limited to) Issues, CAPAs, Change Controls, BMRs & audit/inspection actions is closed timely and in a RFT state that comply with company procedures including Health and safety and GMP\n, • Responsible for identifying, collaborating and delivering continuous improvements within the Facilities & Maintenance team to improve safety, quality, service and cost\n\n \n Key Performance Indicators \n \n\n • Planned Preventative Maintenance and Calibration timeliness\n, • Timely response to unplanned maintenance requirements\n, • Timely completion of all Safety and Quality commitments\n\n \n Key Job Competencies \n\n • Subject Matter Expertise in Calibration, Maintenance and/or Metrology\n\n \n Job Responsibilities \n\n • Supervision of internal and external personnel performing planned maintenance\n, • Responsible for approving master documentation and executed documentation as SME\n, • Responsible to front as SME in regulatory inspections regarding Calibration and Maintenance\n\n \n Job Background \n\n • Experience performing and/or supervising maintenance in GMP operational facilities\n, • Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems\n, • HNC / HND / Degree level education in relevant Engineering discipline\n, • Excellent standard of written and verbal communication in English language\n\n

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically accomplished qualified accountant to lead the financial accounting function of a diverse and complex organisation. You'll take ownership of statutory reporting, technical accounting, audit and financial governance while leading an experienced and capable financial accounting team. \n This role offers significant breadth, with responsibility spanning multiple trading and charitable activities, complex fund accounting, an international subsidiary and consolidated financial reporting. It would suit someone who enjoys solving technical accounting challenges whilst leading people and influencing senior stakeholders. Why Work Here?\n\n • Salary of circa £70,000 per annum\n, • Hybrid working with three days in the office\n, • 35-hour working week\n, • 42 days annual leave (including public holidays)\n, • Opportunity to work for a prestigious and well-established organisation\n, • Lead a knowledgeable and experienced finance team\n, • Broad exposure across commercial, charitable and international activities\n, • Opportunity to influence senior leadership, committees and Board-level decision making\n, • Supportive leadership with excellent opportunities for professional development\nJob\n The role of Head of Financial Accounting will give you the opportunity to: \n\n • Lead the financial accounting and transaction processing functions\n, • Prepare consolidated statutory accounts and ensure full compliance with relevant accounting standards\n, • Manage the year-end audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors\n, • Lead technical accounting matters, including FRS 102 compliance and implementation of new accounting standards\n, • Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and treasury management\n, • Ensure compliance with charity, company, VAT and wider regulatory reporting requirements\n, • Manage financial accounting for multiple business activities, entities and funds\n, • Lead continuous improvement of finance systems, controls and accounting processes\n, • Provide financial advice and technical guidance to senior stakeholders and committees\n, • Develop and lead a high-performing financial accounting team\nYou\n As Head of Financial Accounting, you will ideally possess the following: \n\n • Qualified accountant\n, • Significant experience in technical financial accounting within a complex organisation\n, • Strong working knowledge of FRS 102 and statutory financial reporting\n, • Extensive experience leading external audit processes\n, • Experience preparing consolidated financial statements\n, • Excellent understanding of financial controls, governance and balance sheet management\n, • Experience leading and developing experienced finance professionals\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex accounting issues\n, • Experience presenting financial information to senior leaders, Boards or committees\n, • Strong finance systems capability with a continuous improvement mindset\n, • Confident communicator who can explain complex accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders\n, • Resilient and collaborative leadership style with the confidence to influence and challenge appropriately\n\n Experience within the charity sector, membership organisations, higher education or other complex multi-entity environments would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates with a strong audit or technical accounting background are particularly encouraged to apply. At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".\n We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you. \n Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. \n

Edinburgh | Hybrid | £50,000 + Excellent Benefits \n Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established business within the financial services sector on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll take ownership of a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities, gain exposure across the wider business and work closely with senior finance leaders. \n One of the standout features of this opportunity is the extensive handover period, allowing you to work alongside the current post-holder before taking full ownership of the role. \n Why Work Here? \n\n • Salary circa £50,000\n, • Discretionary annual bonus\n, • 10% non-contributory pension\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Death in service\n, • Hybrid working with three days in the office and no mandated office days\n, • A genuine partnership culture with minimal hierarchy\n, • Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, audit, tax and finance projects\n, • The opportunity to build relationships across the business and work closely with senior finance leadership\n\n Job \n This is a varied role where you'll own work from start to finish and contribute across multiple areas of the finance function. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts.\n, • Producing journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Accounting for management fee income and expenditure.\n, • Preparing VAT returns and responding to VAT-related queries.\n, • Completing month-end reporting.\n, • Supporting statutory accounts and tax reporting for overseas entities.\n, • Assisting with the annual external audit and maintaining strong financial controls.\n, • Supporting SOX compliance and wider finance projects.\n, • Producing reports for senior finance leadership.\n, • Building strong relationships across the business by responding to finance queries.\n\n You \n To succeed in this role, you'll be an accountant who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and working across a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities. \n Essential: \n\n • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) – may consider someone part qualified.\n, • Strong financial accounting background.\n, • Experience managing month-end accounting processes.\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across a business.\n, • Strong Excel skills.\n, • Organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of your work.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience within practice or regulated financial services.\n, • VAT experience.\n, • Experience reporting to a group or overseas parent company.\n, • Experience working with external auditors.\n\n At Three Bridges Recruitment, we pride ourselves on striving for brilliance and relatability. We want every applicant to enjoy an excellent recruitment experience and ensure this opportunity is the right fit for you. \n If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion. \n

\n We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Finance & Corporate Services Manager to take ownership of Green Team’s finance function and help strengthen the organisational systems and infrastructure that support our work. \n This is a hands-on role within a small charity. Significant charity finance experience and strong practical Xero skills are essential. \n \n The successful candidate will be confident managing day-to-day finance while also contributing to financial planning, reporting, systems development and organisational resilience. \n \n The role also includes oversight and coordination of key corporate services such as IT systems, cyber security, business continuity, contracts and insurance. The postholder is not expected to provide specialist technical IT or cyber security support; they will work with appropriate external providers and advisers. \n \n Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively. The postholder will work closely with the Co-CEO Corporate Development, the wider staff team, Treasurer and Trustees, and will help colleagues understand and confidently engage with financial information and systems. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n 1. Financial Management and Reporting \n \n • Take day-to-day ownership of Green Team’s finance function.\n, • Maintain accurate financial records using Xero and associated systems including Apron.\n, • Review and continually improve Xero structures and processes to support effective reporting and decision-making.\n, • Produce timely monthly management accounts.\n, • Prepare clear financial reports for the Co-CEOs, Treasurer, Finance Subgroup and Board.\n, • Monitor actual income and expenditure against organisational and programme budgets.\n, • Investigate and explain variances and identify emerging financial issues.\n, • Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts.\n, • Support annual organisational and programme budget preparation and longer-term financial planning.\n, • Monitor reserves and unrestricted funds.\n, • Provide clear and accessible financial information to non-finance colleagues.\n \n \n 1. Restricted Funds and Programme Finance \n \n • Maintain accurate records of restricted and unrestricted funds.\n, • Monitor expenditure against grant and project budgets.\n, • Ensure income and expenditure are appropriately coded and allocated.\n, • Work collaboratively with programme leads to help them understand and manage budgets.\n, • Prepare financial information for grant applications, grant claims and funder reports.\n, • Maintain oversight of grant income, payment schedules, conditions and reporting deadlines.\n, • Identify potential underspends, overspends, transfers or ineligible expenditure at an early stage.\n, • Support project costing and assessment of the financial implications of new programmes and funding opportunities.\n \n \n 1. Payroll, Banking, Payments and Income \n \n • Process monthly payroll and maintain appropriate records.\n, • Administer pension submissions and employee changes.\n, • Ensure payroll journals are accurately posted and reconciled in Xero.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant HMRC requirements.\n, • Maintain oversight of bank accounts and regular bank reconciliations.\n, • Coordinate supplier payments, staff expenses and recurring payments.\n, • Ensure payments are properly authorised and supported by appropriate documentation.\n, • Maintain appropriate segregation of financial duties and delegated authority.\n, • Monitor debtors and follow up outstanding income.\n, • Reconcile income received through grants, contracts, invoicing, donations and online payment platforms including Stripe, Bookwhen, Givey, JustGiving and Benevity.\n \n \n 1. Annual Accounts, Controls and Compliance \n \n • Prepare year-end schedules and working papers.\n, • Liaise with external accountants and coordinate annual independent examination/audit requirements.\n, • Support preparation of the annual report and accounts.\n, • Maintain clear financial audit trails.\n, • Maintain and improve proportionate financial policies, procedures and internal controls.\n, • Support reviews of reserves, procurement, expenses, fraud prevention and delegated authority.\n, • Support statutory financial submissions to OSCR and Companies House.\n, • Identify and escalate significant financial risks appropriately.\n \n \n 1. Corporate Systems and Organisational Infrastructure \n Working in partnership with the Co-CEO Corporate Development: \n \n • Maintain oversight of Green Team’s key corporate systems.\n, • Maintain a corporate systems register covering ownership, administration, permissions, suppliers and renewal dates.\n, • Coordinate user accounts, licences and permissions.\n, • Support effective staff onboarding and offboarding across corporate systems.\n, • Ensure key organisational procedures are documented and stored centrally.\n, • Review software subscriptions, suppliers and associated costs.\n, • Support improvements to systems and organisational processes.\n, • Liaise with external providers and technical specialists where required.\n \n Corporate systems include, but are not limited to, Xero, Apron, banking systems, Stripe, Bookwhen, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, website platforms, Mailchimp, payroll and pension systems and other organisational software. \n \n 1. Cyber Security, Data Protection and Business Continuity \n \n • Coordinate cyber security activity with Green Team’s external IT provider.\n, • Maintain oversight of user access, administrator permissions, multi-factor authentication, password management, device security and backups.\n, • Coordinate cyber security awareness and incident procedures.\n, • Support progress towards Cyber Essentials where appropriate.\n, • Support operational compliance with UK GDPR and information governance requirements.\n, • Maintain and periodically review Green Team’s business continuity arrangements.\n, • Ensure critical finance and organisational processes can continue during absence, staff turnover, system failure or other disruption.\n, • Maintain a central calendar of key organisational renewals, deadlines and compliance requirements.\n \n Specialist technical IT and cyber security support will be provided by external professionals. \n \n 1. Contracts, Insurance and Organisational Support \n \n • Maintain records of contracts, subscriptions, licences and renewal dates.\n, • Coordinate information required for insurance renewals.\n, • Support procurement and supplier reviews.\n, • Maintain appropriate records relating to equipment and organisational assets.\n, • Develop clear financial and systems guidance for colleagues.\n, • Promote a culture of shared responsibility, transparency and good financial stewardship.\n \n \n Person Specification \n \n Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge \n We are particularly looking for someone who: \n \n • Has significant practical experience of charity or third-sector finance, supported by a relevant accounting/bookkeeping qualification or substantial equivalent professional experience.\n, • Has strong practical experience using Xero, including experience of reviewing, improving or developing Xero systems to support effective financial management, reporting and decision-making.\n, • Has a strong understanding of restricted and unrestricted charitable funds and grant-funded project accounting. And knowledge of Scottish charity regulation, OSCR requirements and charity accounting practice.\n, • Has a collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused working style, with the ability to build positive working relationships across a small organisation.\n, • Has experience producing management accounts, organisational and programme budgets, cashflow forecasts and variance reports.\n, • Has experience of payroll, pensions, banking, payment processes and financial reconciliations.\n, • Has experience supporting annual accounts and working effectively with accountants, independent examiners or auditors.\n, • Understands good financial controls, financial risk management and governance appropriate to a charity.\n, • Can communicate financial information clearly and confidently to colleagues and Trustees who may not have a finance background.\n, • Can work collaboratively with programme colleagues to help them understand budgets, funding restrictions and their financial responsibilities.\n, • Is highly organised, accurate and attentive to detail.\n, • Can manage a varied workload independently, exercise sound judgement and prioritise effectively.\n, • Has strong general digital skills and confidence working across online financial and organisational systems.\n, • Demonstrates integrity, discretion and a strong understanding of confidentiality.\n, • Is committed to the values and mission of The Green Team.\n \n \n Desirable Experience and Skills \n It would be helpful to have: \n \n • A recognised professional accounting qualification, or progress towards one, for example AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent.\n, • Experience using Apron or other systems integrated with Xero.\n, • Experience of fundraising, donation and online payment platforms.\n, • Experience coordinating external IT or cyber security providers.\n, • Awareness of UK GDPR and information governance requirements.\n, • Experience of business continuity and organisational risk management.\n, • Experience working within a small charity, environmental, youth or community organisation.\n \n \n Personal Qualities \n We are looking for someone: \n · Who is practical, collaborative and solutions-focused. \n · And who will enjoy working closely with colleagues and helping others understand and use financial information effectively. \n · Who will be comfortable getting into the detail when required, while also being able to step back, identify risks and priorities and recommend practical improvements. \n \n As a small charity, positive working relationships are particularly important to us. You will work closely with the Co-CEO Corporate Development and collaboratively with colleagues across Green Team, providing constructive financial advice and helping staff feel confident in understanding their budgets and financial responsibilities. \n The role will suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity, structure and confidence to financial and organisational systems and who wants to use their skills to contribute to a purpose-led organisation. \n \n You do not need to be an expert in every aspect of corporate services. We are looking for someone with strong financial foundations who is confident coordinating systems, asking the right questions, working with specialist advisers and ensuring important organisational processes are robust and resilient. \n \n The Green Team is an equal opportunity employer and recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce, with different values, beliefs, experiences and backgrounds, brings. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, included and able to be at their best. \n \n At The Green Team, we are passionate about supporting young people to find their place in nature. We believe every child and young person should have opportunities to experience and connect with the natural environment. \n \n Founded in 1995, The Green Team has grown from a small organisation supporting young people undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award into an established environmental charity delivering a wide range of programmes, holiday activities, environmental awards and corporate experiences. \n \n Our work supports both environmental and personal development outcomes. We help young people build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and strengthen their connection with nature, others and themselves. \n Our vision: A Scotland where everyone values and can enjoy the natural environment. \n Our mission: To provide transformational outdoor experiences that connect children and young people to nature, others and themselves. \n Our aims: Through our programmes we provide lasting and positive experiences across three core areas: connecting with nature, connecting with others and connecting with self. We are committed to building a sustainable and resilient organisation that can continue delivering positive impact for young people and the environment. \n \n To apply for this post, please email the following to the address below to include the following: \n \n • A tailored CV outlining your experience and highlighting your key skills, achievements and attributes.\n, • A supporting letter and/or personal statement which should include:\n, • why you are interested and a good fit for the role of Finance & Corporate Services Manager with The Green Team;\n, • what you would specifically bring to the role; and\n, • evidence of relevant experience that would help you thrive in the post.\n \n \n Alternatively, applications can be posted to: \n Julia Duncan \n Co-CEO Corporate Development \n The Green Team \n 20 New Mart Road \n Edinburgh \n EH14 1RL \n \n Responsible to: Co-CEO Corporate Development \n Location: 20 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL, with hybrid working available subject to organisational needs \n Hours of Work: 21 hours pe

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Anderson Knight is recruiting for a part-qualified experienced Finance Manager to join a well-established business in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining hands-on financial management with team leadership and business partnering. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the finance function operates efficiently, delivering accurate financial information while supporting and developing a Finance Assistant. The Role As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of key accounting processes, ensuring financial information is accurate, compliant and delivered within agreed deadlines. Your responsibilities will include: • Producing monthly management accounts, analysing financial performance and providing meaningful commentary on key movements and variances. • Preparing and processing journals, including accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments. • Managing the company's fixed asset register, including capital expenditure, disposals and depreciation. • Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements. • Supporting the year-end audit process by preparing schedules, assisting with statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors. • Cashflow forecasting, highlighting any key changes within the process • Oversee, mentor and develop 3 transactional staff, ensuring you provide day to day support and training About You We're looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially aware and confident leading a small finance team. You'll ideally have: • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA status. • Previous experience in a supervisory or management position within a finance function. • Strong experience preparing management accounts and overseeing month-end processes. • Sound knowledge of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and balance sheet controls. • Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting external audits. • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • A proactive approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business. • Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software. Salary & Benefits • Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team. • Career development within a stable and growing organisation. • A varied role with genuine responsibility and scope to make an impact. If you're an ambitious part-qualified / finalist accountant with supervisory experience who is looking for a role offering variety, responsibility and progression, we'd love to hear from you

\n Finance Manager \n \n Full time (35 hours) with option for part-time subject to minimum commitment of 21 hours over 3 days (0.6FTE) \n £54,816 – £60,907 (pro rata for part-time) \n Thistle House, Edinburgh (hybrid working) \n \n Direct reports: 2 x Finance Officers (1.5FTE) \n Annual Budget Responsibility: Approx. £7m \n \n The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and play a key role in supporting our mission to protect and promote the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions. \n As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos. \n \n About the Role \n The Finance Manager is the most senior finance professional within the Commission, responsible for delivering robust financial management, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, and strategic financial advice. You will oversee an annual budget of approximately £7m and act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for all financial matters. \n Working closely with the Head of Culture & Corporate Services, you will lead on: \n \n • Financial reporting, analysis and advice to the CEO, executive leadership team and the Board\n, • Annual budget setting and multi-year forecasting\n, • Year-end accounts and external/internal audit\n, • Payroll and the annual pay award process in line with Scottish Government Pay Policy\n, • Financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management\n, • Procurement compliance and value for money\n, • Managing the shared services arrangement with Scottish Government (Oracle)\n \n This role offers significant autonomy, influence and the opportunity to shape financial stewardship across the organisation. \n \n About You \n We are looking for someone who brings: \n \n • A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent)\n, • Significant experience in public sector financial management\n, • Strong knowledge of the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) and Scottish Government Pay Policy\n, • Experience managing payroll and related processes\n, • Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills\n, • The ability to work independently across a wide remit\n, • A commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement\n, • People management experience and familiarity with Scottish Government shared services (Oracle) is desirable.\n \n \n What We Offer \n \n • Hybrid working\n, • Modern open plan office and facilities in the centre of Edinburgh\n, • Generous annual leave and NHS pension\n, • Supportive, inclusive organisational culture\n, • Opportunities for professional development\n, • A meaningful role contributing to human rights and public service in Scotland\n, • An organisation which is keen to continue to adapt and transform to meet the needs of the people it serves\n \n \n How to Apply \n Full details, including the job description and person specification, please click the Apply button now. \n \n Closing date - Friday 28 August 2026 at midday. \n \n

Your new company Haysare delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected andpurpose-driven organisation to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting. This isa rare opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to join a complexorganisation with operations across the UK and internationally, takingownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management andfinancial governance. Reporting directly to the CFO, thissenior leadership position offers the opportunity to influence strategicdecision-making, work closely with executive stakeholders and lead ahigh-performing finance function. Your new role AsHead of Financial Accounting, you will lead the financial accounting andtransaction processing teams, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and complianceof the organisation's financial records across multiple entities. You will haveresponsibility for the preparation of annual statutory financial statements,regulatory submissions, treasury management activities and technical accountingmatters, while providing financial leadership across the wider organisation. Keyresponsibilities will include managing the annual external audit process,overseeing submissions to regulatory bodies including OSCR and Companies House,ensuring compliance with VAT and other tax regulations, maintaining robustfinancial controls and driving continuous improvement across finance systemsand processes. You will also play a key role in supporting senior leadershipthrough the delivery of strategic financial advice and presentations tocommittees and stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed Youwill be a fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)with significant experience leading financial accounting functions within acomplex organisation. You will possess strong technical accounting expertise,ideally within an FRS102 environment, along with a proven track record ofdelivering high-quality statutory reporting, audit management and financialgovernance. Thesuccessful candidate will bring exceptional analytical and problem-solvingskills, experience of leading and developing finance teams, and the ability tocommunicate complex financial information to both finance and non-financestakeholders. Experience of treasury management, tax compliance and financialsystems improvement will be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Charity SORP andfixed asset accounting under FRS102 would be beneficial but is not essential. What you'll get in return Inreturn, you'll join an organisation where finance plays a critical role insupporting strategic objectives and organisational growth. You'll have theopportunity to work at a senior level, contribute to long-term financialstrategy, lead a talented team and influence key business decisions. Theorganisation offers a hybrid working model, a collaborative culture and thechance to further enhance your leadership career within a highly visible andimpactful role. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

\n Your new company \n Haysare delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected andpurpose-driven organisation to recruit a Head of Financial Accounting. This isa rare opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to join a complexorganisation with operations across the UK and internationally, takingownership of financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management andfinancial governance. Reporting directly to the CFO, thissenior leadership position offers the opportunity to influence strategicdecision-making, work closely with executive stakeholders and lead ahigh-performing finance function. Your new role \n AsHead of Financial Accounting, you will lead the financial accounting andtransaction processing teams, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and complianceof the organisation's financial records across multiple entities. You will haveresponsibility for the preparation of annual statutory financial statements,regulatory submissions, treasury management activities and technical accountingmatters, while providing financial leadership across the wider organisation. \n Keyresponsibilities will include managing the annual external audit process,overseeing submissions to regulatory bodies including OSCR and Companies House,ensuring compliance with VAT and other tax regulations, maintaining robustfinancial controls and driving continuous improvement across finance systemsand processes. You will also play a key role in supporting senior leadershipthrough the delivery of strategic financial advice and presentations tocommittees and stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed \n Youwill be a fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)with significant experience leading financial accounting functions within acomplex organisation. You will possess strong technical accounting expertise,ideally within an FRS102 environment, along with a proven track record ofdelivering high-quality statutory reporting, audit management and financialgovernance. \n Thesuccessful candidate will bring exceptional analytical and problem-solvingskills, experience of leading and developing finance teams, and the ability tocommunicate complex financial information to both finance and non-financestakeholders. Experience of treasury management, tax compliance and financialsystems improvement will be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Charity SORP andfixed asset accounting under FRS102 would be beneficial but is not essential. What you'll get in return \n Inreturn, you'll join an organisation where finance plays a critical role insupporting strategic objectives and organisational growth. You'll have theopportunity to work at a senior level, contribute to long-term financialstrategy, lead a talented team and influence key business decisions. Theorganisation offers a hybrid working model, a collaborative culture and thechance to further enhance your leadership career within a highly visible andimpactful role. What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk \n

\n JOB PURPOSE \n \n To lead and oversee the Bank’s 2LoD Financial Crime Team, responsible for owning, updating, and overseeing compliance with, the Financial Crime Risk Framework to ensure all regulatory obligations are met. Accountable as the Bank’s MLRO and Nominated Officer, with responsibility for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) oversight and acting as the regulatory contact for all financial crime matters. \n Provides expert leadership across all areas of Financial Crime Risk, including AML / CTF, Sanctions, Fraud Prevention, Anti Bribery and Corruption, and Tax Evasion, driving a strong control environment and culture of integrity across the Bank. \n \n KEY RESPONSIBILTIES \n \n Leadership & strategy \n · Lead and evolve the Bank’s Financial Crime Strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business priorities. \n · Provide clear, credible insight to Executive leadership and the Board on Financial Crime Risks, emerging threats and Key Control Effectiveness. \n · Provide expert, pragmatic advice on Financial Crime Risk, supporting informed decision-making across the business. \n · Oversee 1LoD teams to ensure effective Financial Crime controls are embedded which support good client outcomes and help drive sustainable business growth. \n · Promote and embed a strong Financial Crime Risk Culture, ensuring Policy, Policy Standards, and obligations are clearly communicated and understood across the Bank. \n · Support the design and delivery of role based Financial Crime training. \n MLRO & regulatory oversight \n · Act as the Bank’s MLRO and Nominated Officer, fulfilling all statutory responsibilities. \n · Oversee Suspicious Activity Reporting and ensure robust systems and controls are in place to detect and prevent Financial Crime. \n · Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and law enforcement (including FCA and NCA), maintaining strong, transparent relationships. \n · Responsible for the production of an MLRO Report, at least annually. \n Financial Crime Framework, Risks & Key Controls \n · Own and continuously enhance the Bank’s Financial Crime Framework, Policies and Policy Standards, ensuring they remain effective, proportionate and aligned to regulatory and legislative requirements. \n · Lead Financial Crime Risk & Control Assessments, ensuring risks are identified, understood and managed in line with Board-approved Risk Appetite. \n · Ensure Key Controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate the Financial Crime Risks the Bank is exposed to. \n · Oversee breach identification and escalation, ensuring issues are managed, reported and resolved appropriately. \n · Monitor regulatory developments, industry guidance and emerging risks, leading timely implementation of enhancements. \n · Ensure constant focus is placed on the Key Control environment required to mitigate evolving fraud threats. \n Governance, reporting &external engagement \n · Deliver clear, insightful MI and reporting to the CRO, Executive and Board Risk Committees, supporting strong oversight. \n · Establish and maintain effective governance forums and ensure audit and regulatory readiness. \n · Contribute to key Risk Committees and represent Financial Crime in strategic projects and change initiatives. \n · Build and maintain relationships with external bodies (e.g. UK Finance, CIFAS), regulators, and key third-party providers. \n Team Leadership & capability \n · Lead, coach and develop the 2LoD Financial Crime team, ensuring a high-quality, professional service to the business. \n · Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability. \n · Build strong internal relationships while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity to protect the Bank and its clients. \n \n REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE \n \n • Proven senior leadership experience in Financial Crime Risk within financial services, with a recognised Financial Crime qualification.\n, • Previous experience as, or supporting, an MLRO, with strong understanding of regulatory accountability.\n, • Experience shaping and enhancing Financial Crime Frameworks, Key Controls and operating models.\n, • Deep knowledge of UK Financial Crime regulation, including POCA, Money Laundering Regulations, FCA requirements and JMLSG guidance.\n, • Broad expertise across core Financial Crime risk areas.\n, • Strong understanding of Private Banking Risks, including high-net-worth clients, complex ownership structures and cross-border activity.\n, • Sound commercial judgement, with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with client and business needs.\n, • Ability to work independently, accurately and calmly under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with a genuine desire to keep learning and improving.\n, • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a small specialist team (around 5+ years’ leadership experience preferred).\n, • Confident communicator, able to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.\n, • Experienced in managing and challenging senior stakeholders constructively.\n, • Resilient, solutions‑focused and comfortable providing independent challenge when needed.\n \n \n About us \n \n At Hampden Bank, we provide private banking as it should be: approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships. Personalised service is at the core of our business, with a culture that is built on relationships. We take the time to get to know our clients to help them achieve their aspirations. \n \n Why join us \n \n As a growing and ambitious company, we seek people to join our team who share our values; Proud Ownership, Absolute Integrity, Total Inclusivity, Winning Teamwork and Purposeful Growth. \n \n We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is comfortable to be their authentic self. We recognise, value and respect diverse cultures, knowledge, and identities. We work together to ensure collaboration, development, and success for everyone, supporting them to thrive and reach their potential. \n \n We offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development and have an extensive range of benefits you can enjoy. \n \n To apply \n \n Please submit your CV by the closing date. Please remember, on occasion we do receive more applications than expected we may bring the closing date forward, so please do apply promptly. \n \n If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the People Team and we will endeavour assist you. \n \n If you are excited about this opportunity and think you can bring value to the role and Hampden Bank, but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of what we are looking for, we would be happy to hear from you. \n \n If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the role, please contact the People Team and we will get back to you as soon as possible. \n \n Hybrid working / flexible working \n \n We support hybrid working and our policy is that colleagues spend at least 60% of their working week in the office to connect and collaborate with their colleagues. \n \n We are open to considering requests from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you are looking for, and we will explore what is possible for the role. We cannot promise to meet every request, but we will not judge you for asking. \n

Compliance and Performance Manager Edinburgh £55,000 - £60,000 + Car / Allowance & 5% Bonus Brief Compliance and Performance Manager needed for a large well known Facilities Management organisation based in Edinburgh who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Compliance and Performance Manager that takes pride in their work. The Compliance & Performance Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the governance, assurance, compliance and performance framework across the account. The role holder is responsible for leading the contract's compliance and performance arrangements, ensuring that operational delivery is supported by strong audit, assurance, reporting, document control and improvement processes. This includes oversight of contractual compliance, statutory compliance, quality systems, governance routines, audit readiness, risk and action tracking, performance reporting and the integrity of the account's evidence base. Benefits Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum 25 day's holiday Variable annual bonus based 5-15% Company car / Allowance Private healthcare Pension Plan Career Progression What the role entails: Some of the main duties of the Compliance and Performance Manager will include: Lead the compliance and performance function across the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh account, ensuring all contractual, statutory, quality, audit and governance obligations are effectively managed and evidenced. Act as the senior lead for governance, assurance, reporting and contract integrity across the account. Develop, maintain and continuously improve the account-wide compliance and performance framework to support safe, compliant and effective service delivery. Ensure that all relevant contractual obligations are understood, monitored and appropriately evidenced across the Facilities and Ancillary service arrangements. Own and manage the account's audit and assurance regime, including statutory compliance, service compliance, commercial compliance, governance compliance and SHEQ-related assurance activity. Lead internal and external audit preparation, coordination and follow-up, ensuring that findings are understood, actions are assigned and close-out is evidenced. Ensure all audit actions, non-conformances, improvement plans and corrective actions are robustly managed, tracked and closed within agreed timescales. Oversee the production of monthly, quarterly and annual compliance and performance reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency and high evidential standards. Validate performance information and challenge data quality, inconsistencies or weak reporting where standards are not met. Maintain effective governance routines, trackers, registers and reporting mechanisms to provide clear visibility of compliance status, performance trends, risks, actions and emerging issues. Support the Account Director, Estates Director and Senior Leadership Team with performance insight, compliance visibility, assurance updates and risk-based recommendations. Provide leadership and coordination for all compliance-related reporting, governance packs, action trackers, risk logs, assurance dashboards and supporting documentation. Ensure robust document control and records management arrangements are in place for compliance documentation, audit evidence, statutory records, policies, procedures, service outputs and handback-related information. Maintain oversight of contract-critical evidence, ensuring records are complete, accurate, current, retrievable and suitable for internal, customer, corporate or external scrutiny. What experience you need to be the successful Compliance and Performance Manager: Significant experience in a senior compliance, governance, performance, assurance or contract support role within a complex FM, healthcare, technical services or PFI environment. Strong understanding of compliance, assurance and performance management in a contract-led environment. Experience of leading internal and external audits, governance reviews and structured assurance processes. Experience of producing high-quality executive and operational reporting, with strong analytical and data validation capability. Demonstrable experience of managing action plans, non-conformances, audit findings, corrective actions and improvement trackers. Strong understanding of contractual compliance, statutory compliance, reporting controls and document management. Experience of working within healthcare, critical environments or regulated service environments is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of CAFM systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications. Advanced organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload. Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to influence, challenge constructively and drive action across multiple teams and functions. High attention to detail and commitment to data quality, record integrity and audit readiness. Strong understanding of confidentiality, compliance discipline and information governance. Relevant leadership experience in compliance, assurance, FM, contract support or performance management. Strong working knowledge of governance, audit, reporting and performance frameworks. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Compliance and Performance Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! 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Fractional Finance Director — AIM-Listed Technology Business, Central Scotland (Hybrid & Part-time) Are you a qualified accountant with strong IFRS and AIM-listed reporting experience looking for your next fractional finance engagement? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing, AIM-listed technology business for a Fractional Finance Director / Fractional Financial Controller to provide senior financial control and external reporting support over an initial 6-12 month term. This is a genuinely flexible, part-time finance leadership role and ideal for an experienced FD, FC or portfolio finance professional who wants meaningful, senior-level work without a full-time commitment. You’ll provide hand-on Financial Controller / Finance Director support to an AIM-listed business, covering financial control processes and statutory/regulatory reporting, including the company's six-monthly stock market reporting obligations. • Guide the design, implementation and continuous improvement of financial control processes, • Support preparation and review of IFRS-compliant statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors, • Oversee reporting obligations arising from the company's AIM listing, including six-monthly stock market reporting (RNS announcements, investor and stakeholder reporting), • Review and challenge existing financial controls and reporting outputs, • Provide senior FD/FC oversight and hands-on capacity during peak periods (half-year and year-end reporting, and the Christmas-April budgeting cycle), • Act as a technical sounding board for the wider finance team, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Essential: strong IFRS reporting experience and prior AIM-listed company reporting experience (main market listed experience not required), • Significant prior experience at Financial Controller or Finance Director level, • Demonstrable track record of building and improving financial control frameworks, • Strong experience of statutory accounts, audit, and listed-company reporting obligations, • Comfortable working flexibly in a fractional/part-time capacity, with the ability to flex time upward during known busy periods, • Available to start within 2-3 weeks, ramping up gradually through the Christmas-April cycle, • Type: Fractional/part-time, initial term of 6-12 months (scope to extend), • Location: Central Scotland (hybrid), with occasional on-site attendance, • Day rate: Competitive, dependent on experience If you're an experienced finance leader with IFRS and AIM-listed reporting expertise looking for a flexible, fractional opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Project Support Officer for an initial 12 month contract with option to extend on a rate of £250-£300/day (Outside IR35). This role will be based in Edinburgh, however, attendance at the project site will only be required on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities: • Management and administration of finance processes within lab. Maintain finance workbook – identify and correct errors. Present finance data in understandable format, along with analysis, and proposed opportunities for adjusting budget variance. Ensure accuracy and consistency of finance data across multiple formats, and coherency of message. Liaise with department finance team on lab finance data, • Tracking delivery progress within the lab, and using this understanding to draft progress tracking and reporting, ensuring quality of reporting and appropriateness for various stakeholders, • Provide support to lab leads to prepare pack for Executive Actions Boards (EAB) and ensure actions for EAB are progressed, • Maintain lab RAID log and escalate actions. Supporting effective risk and issue tracking, facilitating workshops, maintaining tracking, • Become familiar with the internal governance framework – LOAD – and be an ambassador for cascading and embedding the use of the LOAD framework in labs and the wider community. Be a point of contact in the lab for coaching on LOAD framework, • Facilitate the preparation and maintenance of the collateral for the Authority to Proceed Packs (ATPs) for each work stream as they move through the LOAD Framework, • Collate, ready for presentation all of the necessary collateral needed for preparing the internal and external audit assessments within your lab, • Facilitate meetings where required, • Actively participate in all “Community of Practice” meetings and events (PMO), • Understand value / benefits, and measurements of value, • Understand Azure DevOps, or Jira/Confluence, and have or develop the ability to offer support to LAB team members and the capability of generating reports as required., • Understand the relevant lab data, explore and innovate ways of presentation to communicate with impact, • To support the lab in compliance with relevant CDi and policies and procedures., • Arranging and facilitating the full range of project events, e.g. external audits and stakeholder events, • Where required, arranging meetings, drafting, collating and issuing papers and agendas, provide a minute taking role, • Organise appropriate induction for all new starts in the lab Essential Skills: • Experience managing project level financial reporting, organising events e.g. audit or whole lab delivery events, • Good experience in embedding governance within team, • Good People and communication skills, • Ability to improvise and adapt, • Work to deadline and mange workload to prioritise, • Act as the “go to” person within Labs for LOAD, audit and RAID questions and guidance, • Explain his/her area of expertise clearly to others, • Not only answer why things are done, but how, • Confident report builder using available report building tools Desirable Skills: • Worked in Agile delivery environments previously, • Understand the language/terms/jargon in their assigned lab, • Experience of Azure Dev Opps and or previous experience using Jira and Confluence If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

STRABAG UK is seeking an exceptional Senior Commercial Director to lead and shape the commercial strategy across our Scotland region, supporting the successful delivery of major, large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for driving commercial excellence, maximising value, managing risk, and ensuring robust governance across a diverse portfolio of complex, high-value engineering programmes. Operating at the forefront of the UK infrastructure sector, you will work in close partnership with regional operational leadership, project directors, and corporate stakeholders to provide strategic commercial direction from bid stage through to final account. The role demands a forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in infrastructure contracting, NEC-based frameworks, joint ventures, and public sector procurement environments. As a key member of the regional senior leadership team, you will champion high-performance commercial culture, strengthen client relationships, and safeguard sustainable growth across Scotland’s most ambitious infrastructure schemes. • To efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Region and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders., • Set the structure, roles, responsibilities and competencies required to deliver the commercial management services efficiently and to a consistent high standard., • Build a high performing team (manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis)., • Plan and implement structured development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent., • Promote a culture of contractual & commercial awareness., • Instil the Strabag culture and be seen be an ambassador of Strabag., • Ensure each commercial team adheres to group procedures and governance., • Active management of the work winning process, allocation of resource to commercial elements, liaison with the pre-contract commercial resource, • Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy for the portfolio of work including tender strategies, cash flow strategies and margin improvement strategies., • Ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders., • Ensure contract conditions are negotiated within any key risk parameters set by Group Legal prior to contract execution., • Provide assurance that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner through regular planned meetings to review contract administration, change control and operation of contract payment mechanisms., • Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects., • Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work., • Work with the Strabag Contract Services team to resolve all disputes., • Identification of all potential recoveries from insurance policies for the business, and liaison with the Insurance department to prosecute entitlement., • Implement and attend the monthly project reviews to interrogate the portfolio performance and take appropriate action., • Attend the required reviews with the Executive Team to explain the portfolio’s current and planned performance., • Ensure compliance with year-end audit requirements., • Ensure the portfolio achieves the annual Objectives & Targets., • In conjunction with the Managing Director, set the annual business plan, and create the strategy to achieve the elements therein., • Maintain a schedule of Client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback, alignment and future pipeline of work., • Lead Group wide business initiatives and implement improvements., • Become the Strabag for external engagement at industry events., • To share all appropriate information within the Group where different areas of the business are carrying out projects for the same Client to enable the Strabag approach/relationship with Clients., • Participate in preparation, development and implementation of new Group Commercial Procedures., • To carry out commercial audits on other areas of the business as and when required., • Contribute to Functional leadership, bringing best practice into the business, involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives, • Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent., • Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry., • Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement., • Understanding of programming techniques and project controls., • Leadership Skills., • LDP1 & 2., • Legal knowledge attached to commercial management., • Gravitas, relationship management on senior peer to peer basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Equans is looking for an Account Director to join our team in Edinburgh on an 18 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. The Account Director will be responsible for ensuring the strategic delivery of contracted services including the preparations for Hand-back requirements on the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh (RIE) PFI contract. They will have budgetary responsibility for a P&L of circa £30m per annum and be responsible for the leadership of an operational team of 250 FTE’s. This is a senior Leadership role in a live Critical healthcare PFI environment, the role is pivotal to maintaining customer confidence, protecting Equans contractual position whilst ensuring operational resilience and compliance at all times. The Account Director will identify and manage risks associated with the Core Contract and Hand-back delivery requirements working with direct contract resources, internal stakeholders and supply partners to mitigate risk and create opportunities for performance improvement. • Accountability for the operational & commercial performance of the Hard and Soft FM services delivered by EQUANS to the RIE through a PFI agreement., • Management of P&L with revenue of circa £30m pa ensuring the commercial performance is in line with set budgets., • Proactive Management of cash including internal mechanisms for aged WIP, Debt & GRNR / POEM., • Leadership of contract team through implementation of the target operating model including the provision of resources, clearly defined objectives, roles profiles, development of contract processes and procedures., • Develop and maintain a behavioural Health and Safety culture across all Equans employees and Supply Partners., • To apply all appropriate technical assurance, health and safety procedures in all aspects of contract delivery. Leadership of the contractual team regarding their responsibilities in this area., • Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement on site across all operational, technical & QHSE colleagues to drive excellence in internal / external audit performance and proactive completion of any associated NCR’s., • Ensuring Operational Delivery is in line with the Contractual KPI’s and performance deductions are minimised across the core services, Catering, Security M&E, fabric, compliance, lifecycle projects, Minor works and Sustainability., • Ensure that statutory compliance is proactively managed and continually maintained across the RIE Contract., • Oversight of Contract Hand-back activities working in conjunction with central commercial PFI Hand-back & Lifecycle team. On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes; • 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), • Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary, • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers, • Gym membership discounts, • Cycle to work scheme, • Holiday purchase scheme, • 2 corporate social responsibility days per year, • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes, • Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme, • Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals., • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app, • Proven experience of Hard & Soft FM Leadership role at Account or Regional Director level., • Professional qualification desirable., • Previous experience of PFI & Healthcare sector contracts., • Strong Commercial Awareness with experience of performance related contracts and management systems, • An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation (SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH)., • Confident communicator with excellent customer interaction skills., • Current valid PVG. Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR). For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. 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Finance Manager Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) Temporary with opportunity to go permanent Part Time – 28 hours per week Brightwork are delighted to be supporting our public sector client in the recruitment of a Finance Manager based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a respected public sector organisation and take ownership of the finance function, providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the highest standards of financial governance, compliance and reporting. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, the Finance Manager will be the organisation's lead finance professional, overseeing an annual budget of approximately £7 million and acting as the key adviser on all financial matters. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence decision-making at senior leadership level. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function and line manage the Finance Officer Prepare and present financial reports, analysis and advice to senior leadership and the Board Manage annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Lead year-end accounts preparation and coordinate external and internal audits Oversee payroll processes and annual pay award implementation Ensure robust financial controls, policies, procedures and risk management frameworks are in place Support procurement activity and deliver value for money across the organisation Manage relationships with external service providers and shared service arrangements Drive continuous improvement across financial systems and processes Ensure compliance with relevant public sector financial regulations and governance requirements About You We're keen to speak with qualified finance professionals who can demonstrate: A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, CIPFA or equivalent) Significant experience within a public sector finance environment Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting expertise Experience leading audit processes and maintaining effective financial controls Payroll oversight experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to work independently and provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders Previous people management experience Exposure to Scottish Government frameworks, public sector governance requirements and shared service finance systems would be advantageous. What's on Offer Hybrid working arrangement Edinburgh city centre location Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for ongoing professional development A varied and influential role within a values-driven public sector organisation The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports communities across Scotland If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a senior role where you can make a tangible impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. To discuss this opportunity in confidence or apply, please contact Brightwork today 07779 858 438 Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process. TPBN1_UKTJ

Government Recruitment Service in Edinburgh seeks a Finance, Business Support and Governance Lead to manage OSBC’s finance, governance and assurance functions, drive robust financial reporting, and lead internal and external audit activity.

You will work across a portfolio of audits and ad-hoc projects over a variety of areas aligned to the group’s strategy and core customer purpose and execute each audit end to end to agreed timelines. Previous Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance experience required, ideally within a Fina

Edinburgh to support the Finance Manager with timely, accurate reporting, VAT, Gift Aid and statutory accounts, while gaining exposure to technical accounting and external audit processes.

Lead year-end accounts preparation and coordinate external and internal audits. Experience leading audit processes and maintaining effective financial controls.

The core purpose of the role is to support the Finance Manager in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting across the Trust whilst gaining broad exposure to financial control, technical accounting, VAT, Gift Aid, statutory reporting and external audit requirements. The postholde

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Senior Engineer- Road Safety and Traffic Management Permanent | Full Time | 36 Hours per Week An established organisation in Scotland is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead on road safety and traffic management across a busy and diverse transport network. This is a senior, high-profile role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key safety programmes, traffic operations, and engineering improvements that directly benefit road users and local communities. The Role As a key member of the transport and infrastructure team, you will provide day-to-day leadership across road safety engineering and traffic management activities. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee a specialist team delivering critical schemes, policies, and operational priorities. Key responsibilities will include: ·Leading road safety and traffic management services and improvement programmes ·Developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives ·Managing accident investigation and prevention programmes, including site assessments and scheme prioritisation ·Overseeing the maintenance and development of collision and accident data systems ·Supporting school route safety projects, including stakeholder engagement and engineering solutions ·Managing traffic regulation activity relating to parking, safety schemes, and network operation ·Providing technical oversight of traffic signage, signals, and wider network safety measures ·Ensuring effective contract delivery, including design, supervision, payments, variations, and dispute resolution ·Coordinating road safety audits, allocating tasks, and liaising with internal and external partners ·Overseeing accessibility-related parking schemes, including disabled parking provision Leadership & Team Management You will play an important role in team management and service delivery, including: ·Allocating workloads and ensuring sufficient resource across the function ·Mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers ·Contributing to recruitment, appraisal, and team briefing activity ·Managing enquiries, complaints, and stakeholder expectations Professional Requirements Applicants should demonstrate: ·Registration with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer level (or equivalent experience) ·Membership of a relevant professional institution ·Strong technical expertise in road safety engineering and traffic management ·Excellent written and verbal communication skills ·Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver programmes under pressure ·Experience of project delivery and database management Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous but not essential: ·Formal qualification in Road Safety Engineering (RoSPA or similar) ·Road Safety Audit certification and/or membership of relevant safety bodies ·Working knowledge of contract management and procurement ·Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering team ·Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD or accident analysis platforms Salary & Benefits ·Salary range: £52,000 - £57,000 per annum (dependent on experience) ·Permanent opportunity with strong long-term progression prospects ·Generous annual leave and public holiday entitlement ·Pension provision and employee wellbeing support ·Ongoing professional development through annual review and training FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please email

Manage and direct the audit process, taking responsibility for planning and co-ordinating the work. Draft and review audit completion reports. Take responsibility for your own workload, including the timely completion of audit work and ensuring work is completed within budget.

Confident in building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, in a hybrid working environment.

Confident in building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, in a hybrid working environment.

Provide guidance and training to auditors and staff on audit best practice. The role also includes coordination and support of a global audit team, producing reports and recommendations, conducting internal audits, and helping maintain ISO-aligned quality standards. You will help ensure audit activi

Uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.Why Join KPMG as a Transfer Pricing Manager within our Transfer Pricing Team based in the London region.Recognised in the marketplace for our technical excellence – Transfer Pricing at KPMG is an integral part of the firm’s global community.Our diverse team

Audit Manager needed in Liverpool. Manage client portfolios, provide advice, and lead an audit team.

Audit Manager needed in Liverpool for an accounting firm.

Reviewing audit work and ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards. The successful candidate will play a central role in managing audit engagements, developing client relationships, and contributing to the growth of the audit department. Background in general practice with experience managing m

Are you ready to step up into a Manager role with a brand-new team in a brand-new office, for a leading independent practice?.A leading Firm of Accountants are opening an office in Liverpool and are looking for an.The Firm specialises in Owner Managed Business, Corporate clients, SME.

Manage audit assignments, ensure timely completion, handle client queries, and supervise junior team members.

Are you an experienced Audit Senior Manager - or a strong Audit Manager ready to take that next step?. Audit Senior Manager Benefits:. With brand-new offices, a thriving Audit team, and a culture centred around collaboration, autonomy and wellbeing, this is the perfect time to join a firm that's inv

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Are you ready to step into a Manager role with a brand-new team in a brand-new office, for a leading independent practice?.A leading Firm of Accountants have opene

The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive external audit experience gained within a UK accountancy firm,. We have an excellent Audit Manager.

Are you an experienced Audit Senior Manager - or a strong Audit Manager ready to take that next step?. This is a standout opportunity to join a growing, people-focused mid-tier Firm in Liverpool as an Audit Senior Manager, paying £62,000 - £72,000.

Specialist Accountancy Practice recruitment consultancy, Clark Wood, are delighted to be working with this leading independent firm of chartered accountants in Braintree as they are looking to add an Audit & Accounts Manager to their successful and growing team. This highly reputable and progressive

Your new role In your new role as an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the firm's audit function. The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing audits from planning to completion alongside managing and mentoring more junior staff members. The firm are keen

Audit & Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager – Tunbridge Wells. Leading audits from planning through to completion (approximately 20–30% of the role). Experienced in accounts preparation, audit, and tax compliance.

Proven experience across both audit and accounts (not audit-only). If you are an Audit & Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager looking for a genuine route to leadership and RI status within the next few years, this is an opportunity worth serious consideration. The firm has a clear succession plan i