Finance Manager

Reed; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Finance is partnering with a Glasgow-based organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. The role offers leadership over the accounting function, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

You will manage multiple teams, drive process improvements, and support budgeting and forecasting cycles to enable informed business decisions. A hands-on leadership style will be essential in this dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).
• Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP.
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role with team leadership.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Ensure reporting aligns with UK accounting standards and deadlines.
• Lead and develop a multi-level finance team.
• Strengthen and maintain robust financial controls across the function.
• Develop, refine and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Support budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, systems and reporting.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Finance Manager (X3-1273961) Glasgow, Scotland

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP65000 per annum

Reed Finance is working in partnership with a Glasgow based organisation to recruit aFinance Manager to join their finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and people focused accountant to step into a leadership role with broad exposure across the business.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of the accounting function, ensuring financial information is accurate, compliant and delivered on time. This is a hands-on management role where you’ll lead multiple teams, drive improvements in processes and controls and play a key part in supporting wider business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of monthly, quarterlyand annual management accounts
• Ensure all reporting is delivered in line with UK accounting standards and internal deadlines
• Lead and develop a multi-level finance team, including Management Accountants and Finance staff
• Strengthen and maintain robust financial controls across the function
• Develop, refineand document accounting policies and procedures
• Support the budgeting and reforecasting cycles
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, systemsand reporting capabilities

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)
• Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP
• Proven experience within a similar accounting role, including team leadership
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a key accounting function
• Varied role with both technical and commercial exposure
• Strong leadership responsibility with scope to develop and influence a growing team