Aberdeen Finance Manager: Growth & Autonomy

Engage Talent Partners; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Talent Partners is working on an exclusive search for a Finance Manager based in Aberdeen. You will manage the full day‑to‑day finance function, from transactional accounting and bank reconciliations through to monthly management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and monthly payroll.

VAT returns, year‑end accounts preparation, and robust financial controls form part of the remit.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting experience in an SME environment.
• Experience managing full accounting cycle from transactions to year-end.
• Relevant degree or ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Experience with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance: sales ledger, purchase ledger, invoicing, supplier payments, customer receipts and credit control.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheets with supporting schedules.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods; highlight variances and trends.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, customer receipts and supplier payments; provide updates to the CFO.
• Support the CFO with annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead year-end accounts preparation; liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Oversee payroll administration and employee expenses.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

SME experience

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Payroll administration

VAT & tax compliance

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Engage Talent Partners is working on an exclusive search for a Finance Manager based in Aberdeen. You will manage the full day‑to‑day finance function, from transactional accounting and bank reconciliations through to monthly management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and monthly payroll.

VAT returns, year‑end accounts preparation, and robust financial controls form part of the remit.