Finance Manager

Meraki Talent

Scotland

Hybrid

GBP 48,000 - 53,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexibility in working hours

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Manager in Midlothian. This role offers a hybrid work environment and up to £53,000 salary, responsible for guiding financial analysis, management accounts, and leading a finance team. The successful candidate will find a path for strategic growth alongside an experienced Finance Director.

Qualifications

Strong blend of management and financial accounting.
Supervisory or people management experience essential.
Open to qualified accountants or those qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

Support SLT decision making through financial analysis.
Production and presentation of management accounts.
Hiring, training, and development of finance team.
Annual audit preparation with external auditors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Taxation returns

Team management

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Meraki Talent are exclusively supporting with the appointment of a permanent Finance Manager based in Midlothian with good hybrid working paying up to £53,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

The Employer

This employer is widely recognised for its exceptional brand and longstanding reputation for excellence, underpinned by a heritage of genuine, reciprocal partnerships. As the organisation enters a dynamic period of transformation and strategic growth, it presents an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage contributing to a journey that aspires to elevate performance from good to great.

The Culture

The culture of this organisation is a key attraction, defined by its strong ethical foundations, deeply held values, and principled leadership. It fosters a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment, where individuals are respected, empowered, and encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Role

The Finance Manager position offers a broad and dynamic remit, providing exposure across all areas of finance. The role will be closely supported by an experienced Finance Director, who will play an active and hands-on role during the first 6 to 12 months to ensure a thorough and well-structured induction. As the Finance Manager becomes fully embedded within the organisation and confident in their remit, the Finance Director will transition to a more strategic and commercially focused role, working closely with the Board on high-level priorities, creating an excellent development pathway for the successful candidate.

The key components of the role will include:

Support the SLT to aid decision making and direction through financial analysis
Hiring, training and development of a small but highly performing finance team
Production and presentation of management accounts
Assisting with statutory accounts & returns
Annual audit preparation including liaising with external Auditors
Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow analysis
Maintaining & reconciliations of balance sheet, fixed assets and ledgers
Assisting with VAT & taxation returns
Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control & payroll
Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, controls & systems

On Offer

The position of Finance Manager is based in Midlothian, with good hybrid working options. The role will also offer:

Up to £53,000 base salary
Competitive benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working

Candidate Profile

We are keen to engage with candidates that can demonstrate a strong blend of both management and financial accounting. Supervisory or people management experience is also essential.

The employer is open to exploring applications from both qualified Accountants, and those deemed qualified by experience.

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.

Please note shortlisting process will begin w/c 14th of July, with all long-listed applicants contacted by Friday 25th July.

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