Head Of Finance / Company Secretary

Hays; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Scottish Borders is on the lookout for a Head of Finance / Company Secretary. This pivotal role involves supporting directors with financial stability and growth through effective succession planning. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or QBE with a solid grasp of UK accounting principles and governance best practices. You will oversee accounting duties, manage a small finance team, and handle governance tasks. With flexible working options and a competitive salary package, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse organization.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% employer pension contributions

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and taxation duties including ledger oversight and invoicing.
• Proven track record in governance tasks and managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of accounting and taxation duties including management accounts preparation.
• Supervising a small finance team and liaising with professional advisors.

Skills

Accounting

Taxation

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Governance Best Practices

Education

Qualified Accountant

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Job description

Our client, a reputable and well-established group of businesses based in the Scottish Borders, is seeking a Head of Finance / Company Secretary.

This diverse organization encompasses trading entities, charities, UK corporates, trusts, and subsidiaries. The role aims to support the directors and the broader business, focusing on succession planning to ensure financial stability and growth.

Responsibilities include:

1. Accounting and taxation duties such as ledger oversight, invoicing, accounts payable, management and statutory accounts preparation, VAT and partial exemption calculations, and corporation tax.
2. Governance tasks including filing returns, maintaining registers, and organizing board meetings.
3. Supervising and developing a small finance team, liaising with professional advisors, advising directors, managing investments, property, HR, payroll, and IT activities.
4. Handling ad hoc projects as required.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Qualified Accountant or QBE with relevant experience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive leader with a solid understanding of UK accounting principles and governance best practices, preferably with an accountancy practice background.

Package:

• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum / pro rata
• Flexible start and finish times, part-time options available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• On-site role

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