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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

Management Accountant - Part Qualified \n Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent | £45k - £50k \n We are currently working with a growing and well-established privately owned business in Edinburgh that is looking to add a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to its finance team. \n This is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and gain broader exposure across management accounts, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance. \n You'll work closely with the Senior Finance Manager and have genuine ownership of your responsibilities, alongside the opportunity to support and develop a more junior member of the team. The role\n\n • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules across multiple entities.\n, • Taking ownership of the month-end process, including accruals, prepayments, journals and depreciation.\n, • Completing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.\n, • Supporting cash-flow forecasting, budgeting and financial forecasting.\n, • Analysing actual performance against budget and providing clear variance analysis and commentary.\n, • Supporting VAT returns, statutory accounts and audit requirements.\n, • Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide accurate financial information and commercial insight.\n, • Reviewing and supporting the work of an Assistant Accountant, helping to maintain strong financial controls.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and automation across the finance function.\n, • Supporting wider finance projects, financial analysis and ad-hoc commercial reporting.\nAbout you\n We're looking for someone who is Part-Qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA and is ready to progress into a broader Management Accountant position. \n Ideally, you will have: \n\n • 2-4+ years' relevant finance experience, with strong management accounting exposure.\n, • Experience preparing management accounts and supporting schedules.\n, • Good understanding of month-end, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.\n, • Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and variance analysis.\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.\n, • Good understanding of UK accounting principles and VAT.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.\n, • Strong communication skills and confidence working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.\n, • A proactive approach, with an interest in process improvement and automation.\n, • Ideally, some experience supporting or reviewing more junior members of a finance team.\nWhy consider it?\n\n, • Part-qualified Management Accountant opportunity\n, • Edinburgh-based with hybrid working\n, • Opportunity to take genuine ownership of your work\n, • Exposure to a broad range of management accounting and commercial finance\n, • Supportive senior finance team\n, • Opportunity to develop your leadership and review responsibilities\n, • Strong scope for career progression\n, • Part of a growing, privately owned organisation\n\n If you're a Part-Qualified Accountant looking to move into a more rounded Management Accountant position, this could be an excellent next step. \n \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

\n Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and values-driven organisation in the Edinburgh area with the appointment of an interim Head of Finance. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation and development. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing financial processes, improving systems and supporting strategic planning across the wider organisation. This position offers a blend of project leadership, finance transformation and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys driving change and delivering continuous improvement. \n The Role \n Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will lead a range of financial improvement projects focused on strengthening financial reporting, enhancing systems and supporting long-term business planning. You will work closely with finance colleagues, budget holders and senior stakeholders to ensure financial information is accurate, insightful and supports effective decision-making. This is a highly visible role that will suit an individual with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and a passion for improving processes and systems.Key Responsibilities \n \n • Lead the review, development and enhancement of financial systems and processes\n, • Improve the monthly management accounts process, reporting and financial analysis\n, • Support the delivery of budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning activities\n, • Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight and recommendations\n, • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual administration\n, • Support year-end accounts preparation and coordinate with auditors and budget holders\n, • Develop financial reporting tools and templates to improve business planning and decision-making\n, • Lead and influence change initiatives across finance and corporate services functions\n, • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and reporting processes are maintained\n, • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery and organisational objectives\n \n Candidate Profile \n Hays are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional who is passionate about continuous improvement and enjoys leading change within a collaborative environment. \n Essential: \n \n • Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)\n, • Strong post-qualification experience within a finance leadership, projects or transformation role\n, • Proven experience improving finance systems, processes and reporting capabilities\n, • Strong management accounting, planning and financial analysis skills\n, • Experience leading complex projects and delivering organisational change\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills\n, • Ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels\n, • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach\n \n Desirable: \n \n • Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector\n, • Financial systems implementation or upgrade experience\n, • Exposure to business planning and organisational transformation projects\n, • Experience working with auditors and supporting year-end reporting processes\n \n What's on Offer \n An opportunity to join a highly respected organisation in a visible and impactful leadership role. You will have the chance to shape financial processes, influence strategic planning and drive meaningful change across the organisation. The role offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark through the successful delivery of key financial improvement projects. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for transformation, systems improvement and business partnering, we'd be keen to hear from you. \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 Part Qualified Accountant – Edinburgh \n \n £28,000 – £35,000 + Study Support | Edinburgh | Reputable Accountancy Firm | Full-time \n \n We’re working with a well-known and respected accountancy firm in Edinburgh to recruit a motivated Part Qualified Accountant. If you’re early in your career and looking for a supportive team, a varied client base, and full study support to help you qualify — this could be just what you’re looking for. \n \n Why this firm? \n \n This firm has a strong reputation across Edinburgh and the east of Scotland, especially for its work with small businesses and high-net-worth individuals. They offer a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where learning is encouraged, and your progress is taken seriously. It’s a great place to build a solid foundation in accountancy. \n \n The role: \n \n You’ll work with a range of clients — including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, charities, and trusts — across industries like landed estates, service sectors, and SMEs. You’ll prepare accounts, assist with bookkeeping, and support VAT compliance, all while developing your knowledge and getting closer to qualification. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n \n \n • Preparing annual and management accounts across a diverse client base.\n, • Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with deadlines.\n, • Communicating with clients and colleagues to deliver a great service.\n, • Assisting with bookkeeping, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations.\n, • Managing your time and workload to meet agreed timelines and budgets.\n \n \n About you: \n \n \n • You have at least 1 year of experience in a practice-based Accounts Assistant role.\n, • You’ve worked on accounts up to trial balance or review stage.\n, • You’re part-qualified (ACCA, ICAS, or equivalent) and actively studying.\n, • You’ve used cloud accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks — or you're keen to learn.\n, • You’re a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and learning on the job.\n \n \n What’s in it for you: \n \n \n • Salary of £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.\n, • Full study support to help you complete your qualification.\n, • A varied role offering broad experience across sectors.\n, • A friendly and collaborative team environment.\n, • The chance to grow within a well-established and supportive firm.\n \n \n Interested? \n \n We’d love to hear from you — even if you don’t tick every single box. If you’re passionate about progressing in accountancy and want to join a firm that will invest in your future, reach out to Gareth at iMultiply for a confidential chat. \n \n If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from BIPOC communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth. \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. \n For more information on the Part Qualified Accountant position please contact Gareth Spowart. \n

An exciting, new stand-out client focused opportunity has arisen, with one of our long established, forward thinking Accountancy professional services Firms who continue to grow, for a suitably experiencedAccountancy & Business Advisory Manager.Ideal for a qualified Accountant seeking to play a key role in shaping a modern, tech enabled advisory offering!This broad role will suit an ambitious, recently qualified CA/ACCA who enjoys working closely with clients as a Business advisor, with proven accountancy/business advisory experience managing a client portfolio and PQE gained from another UK Practice Firm. You will be keen to work closely with a diverse range of clients, managing a small team in a collaborative, friendly team environment.As a key member of the team, reporting to senior management/Directors and front person for your clients, you will have the opportunity to manage a wide and varying client portfolio, managing and leading your team, organising and managing workflow- budgeting, forecasting and cashflow modelling, year end and management accounting, significant business advisory and assisting Senior Management with business development and ad hoc projects.Leading a portfolio of clients as the main relationship owner, you will assist clients to understand their business performance and any potential improvement areas or opportunities with extensive use of technology including various Cloud & IT accounts packages,Why join this client?Varied client portfolio, stand out opportunity.Our client supports flexible start/finish times if required, with significant hybrid working- if desired, and a genuine opportunity offering real scope to further develop your career at a most exciting time to join this Firm!Competitive salary, pension, great holidays, flexible working with varied flexi benefits package to select and suit benefits that suit your personal needs.Ideal person:Enthusiastic, ambitious Qualified CA/ACCA with broad UK Accountancy Practice Firm backgroundKeen to work closely with clients as an all round advisorTeam player with strong client and interpersonal skillsStrong IT Accounts experience and interest in technologyPeople management/ leadership skillsBusiness advisory experience and/or desire to be involved in this areaTPBN1_UKTJ

Search are supporting the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant in Edinburgh with flexibility around hours. Within the role, you'll support the Finance Manager across a broad range of accounting activities including daily transactional work, process improvement and month end processes. If you're an experienced Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant looking to be part of a friendly team in a role that provides variety and ownership, you'd be encouraged to apply. This is a site-based role that offers flexibility to tailor your hours. Whether you prefer full time or part time, you'll play a key part in keeping a multi site business running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting preparation of monthly management accounts Preparing journals including accruals and prepayments Liaising with auditors at year end Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices and expenses Posting daily receipts and payments Completing bank and other reconciliations Processing month end payments and ad hoc payment runs Reporting on debtors and creditors Preparing and filing VAT and other statutory returns Assisting with budgets and forecasts Recommending improvements across systems and processes Supporting senior management with finance tasks and ad hoc reporting Skills and experience that will benefit your application: Experience across core finance tasks including reconciliations, journals, VAT returns and month‑end support Experience assisting with budgeting and forecasting Proficiency with Accounting software and Excel Attention to detail and strong organisational skills Interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels Open to Part Qualified (PQ), Qualified by Experience (QBE) or Qualified applicants What's in it for you: A salary range of circa £35k - 40k, depending on experience Flexible working hours to suit full time or part time Varied workload across multiple business areas Training and study support * Free staff parking To apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age