Finance Manager

Search Consultancy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency based in Scotland is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the finance function for a growing business in Cambuslang. This is a unique opportunity to shape robust back-office processes while managing accounts through to trial balance. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in finance roles and a solid understanding of systems like Sage. The role includes flexible working hours and a 10% annual bonus, making it an attractive proposition for those looking to grow with a business.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

10% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands-on finance role (Finance Manager / Senior Accounts / Assistant Finance Manager).
• Fast learner with strong instincts and attention to detail.
• Confident creating and improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day finance function and accounts to trial balance.
• Maintaining nominal ledger and managing sales, purchase, subcontract, and cost ledgers.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and daily sales reporting.

Skills

Experience in a hands-on finance role

Attention to detail

Proactive and organized

Comfortable in a growing environment

Experience with Sage or similar systems

Tools

Sage

Job description

Finance Manager

South LanarkshireBen

£40,000 - £50,000 + 10% annual bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a growing business based in Cambuslang. This is a newly created role, offering the chance to take ownership of the finance function and help shape robust back‑office processes as the business continues to scale.

The company currently operates on Sage, with plans to implement EQ2 in the future, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys improvement, systems development and autonomy.

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• 10% annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the finance function, taking accounts through to trial balance and supporting the wider business with accurate, timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the nominal ledger to trial balance stage
• Managing sales, purchase, subcontract and cost ledgers
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Credit control for suppliers and customers, escalating issues where required
• Payroll processing (circa 35 staff - weekly and monthly)
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Daily sales reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Insurance administration and credit checks
• Liaising with suppliers and customersگون to ensure terms are accurate and up to date
• Managing office administration, HR paperwork and business records
• Supporting ad‑hoc finance and business projects as needed

About You

• Proven experience in a hands‑on finance role (Finance Manager / Senior Accounts / Assistant Finance Manager)
• Comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment
• A fast learner with strong instincts and attention to detail
• Confident creating and improving financial processes
• Experience using Sage (or similar systems)
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make your mark and grow with a successful business, this could be the perfect next step.

If you're keen to learn more about this role, or others I'm recruiting for, please get in touch: [e-mail]

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