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\n Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Finance & HR Officer for our client based in Livingston. \n \n Role Overview \n \n This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Finance & HR Officer to take day-to-day ownership of the finance function within a small, collaborative business. \n \n The successful candidate will be a strong, hands-on bookkeeper with experience across payroll, VAT returns, reconciliations, credit control and monthly reporting. Working closely with the company’s external accountant, they will also provide HR and Health & Safety administration support and assist with wider office coordination. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n • Take day-to-day ownership of the finance function, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.\n, • Manage bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing and credit control.\n, • Prepare monthly management reports and financial information to support business decision-making.\n, • Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.\n, • Process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll, including year-end requirements such as P60s and P11Ds.\n, • Work closely with the external accountant, providing financial information and supporting documentation as required.\n, • Support and improve finance processes, controls and reporting procedures.\n, • Manage general HR administration, including employee records, contracts and handbook updates.\n, • Liaise with external HR and Health & Safety consultants to review and maintain policies, procedures and documentation.\n, • Provide general Health & Safety administration support across the business.\n, • Support employee relations administration, including meeting arrangements and associated documentation.\n, • Provide cover for the Office Manager and assist with engineer planning and coordination, including travel and hotel bookings.\n \n \n Skills & Experience \n \n • Strong practical experience within bookkeeping, accounts or a similar finance role.\n, • Confident managing a broad range of day-to-day finance responsibilities independently.\n, • Experience preparing financial reports, VAT returns and management information.\n, • Practical experience of payroll processing, ideally using Sage Payroll.\n, • Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations, invoicing and credit control.\n, • Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous.\n, • Excellent numerical, organisational and communication skills.\n, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.\n, • Proactive, flexible and comfortable working across different areas of the business.\n, • Formal finance or HR qualifications are not essential, with strong practical experience being the key requirement.\n \n \n Offering \n \n • Salary: Circa £35,000, depending on experience\n, • Location: Livingston\n, • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm\n, • Working pattern: Predominantly office-based, with some flexibility available\n, • Holidays: 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 25 days\n, • Pension: 6% matched contribution\n, • Healthcare: Vitality Healthcare\n, • On-site parking\n \n \n

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. JBRP1_UKTJ

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further! Aureos are seekingan Access Liaison Officer. Your roleshall be to manage access and relationships with grantors &stakeholders.Youwillwork with the Clients Land &Developmentteam and their grantors to agree site access routes andresolveany issues that arises during the construction project. Tomaintaina collaborative working environment which ensures client, internal and other stakeholders' requirements are effectively managed. At Aureos, our people are central to oursuccess. We are dedicated tomaintaininga professional, supportive workplace where employees can perform at their best and contribute to the ongoing success of the business. The successful candidate willbe responsible forthe following: • MaintainRecords of site access agreements and log communications with grantors/ stakeholders, • Liaise with Land Officers, SiteTeamsand stakeholders to secure andmaintainaccess consents and maintain relationships throughlifecycle ofproject, • Respond and log daily access related queries, • Update drawings, schedules through lifecycle of project, • Inspect and monitor access routes for compliance and safety, • Coordinate with authorities and utility owners for access permissions across/ in proximity to their assets, • Manage public Rights of Way, Community engagement during the construction phase, • Maintainaccess concerns and attend weekly project meetings with Client, • Involvement in the day-to-day running of the projects with the purpose of agreeing access onto private land;Maintainingclient & landowner relationships, • Work closely with theAureosProject delivery team and other project subcontractors and consultancy teams to ensure landowners requirements are communicated and managed during the construction works;, • Liaise and confirm accommodation works requirements on projects- this shall include, access road installation/ upgrades, Temporary Roads, Land Drainage, Fencing & work area preparation, • Resolution of landowners &client'scomplaints and defects andprovidelandowner and agricultural advice to project staff and project consultants asrequired;, • Correspondence with land agents,landowners, localauthorities, associated works contractors etc. and the preparation of notices and other formalities for entry on to private land;, • Assisting in providing regular client update reports and attending scheme progress meetings as required;, • Preparation of Notice plans, accessplansand Schedules of Works., • Liaise & coordinate the works with Local councils, Road Network Operators, Utility companies & Traffic Management Contractor to successfully deliver projects, • Work collaboratively with the Head of Transmission; Regional Managerand SupportFunctions to deliver your project (s) andenhance solid working relationships as one team across the business., • Planning,controllingand managing the delivery of your project(s) utilisingthe necessary resource and skills, within the agreed parameters of cost,timescalesand quality safely., • Instil a strong safety culture and develop the capability of our project team(s) to take personal responsibility through strong visible leadership, • Drive yourself and others tocomply withall business policies,proceduresand governance, • Lead on developing ahigh-performanceculture of one team, • Talk positively and listen actively across the business and the people within it, • Support of the tender process., • Constantly seeking out talent for the future., • Day to day management of client expectations whilst promoting the value we bring Skills,qualificationsand experience: • Base understanding of land management / farming processes / Land Drainage that may be affected by construction activities, • Strongcommunicationand negotiating skills which are a key element for this role., • Organised and able to manage a varied/ busyworkload, • Excellent communication skills and credibility with landowners, • Attention to detail and problem solver., • Full driving license. In return you will receive: Generous Salary 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday Pension Learning & Development opportunities Assistanceand wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme Employee benefits portal On-site parking Referral Scheme#CVL Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application. Equal Opportunities Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable