Contract Finance Manager - Payroll & Reporting (Glasgow)

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a Glasgow-based, initial 2-month contract. The role involves overseeing day-to-day finance operations, managing payroll end-to-end, and supporting month-end and year-end processes in a small team.

Immediate start and a 35-hour week (part-time considered) are on offer, with a competitive day rate. The ideal candidate will be a qualified, part-qualified or QBE finance professional with strong payroll experience and the ability to

Qualifications

• Qualified, Part-Qualified or ‘Qualified by Experience’ finance professional.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small finance team.
• Good payroll knowledge and experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function with accurate and timely processing.
• Manage monthly payroll, including pension administration and liaison with HR.
• Review and approve employee expenses and supplier payments.
• Support invoicing, income collection and credit control activities.
• Produce management information and financial reports as required.
• Assist with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to finance team and stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain strong financial controls.

Skills

Payroll management

Education

Qualified by experience or professional accounting qualification

Job description

Rutherford Cross is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a Glasgow-based, initial 2-month contract. The role involves overseeing day-to-day finance operations, managing payroll end-to-end, and supporting month-end and year-end processes in a small team.

Immediate start and a 35-hour week (part-time considered) are on offer, with a competitive day rate. The ideal candidate will be a qualified, part-qualified or QBE finance professional with strong payroll experience and the ability to