Finance Manager

Lusona Consultancy (group) Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A key service sector organization in Lanarkshire is seeking a qualified Finance Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects and manage an accounts assistant. You will handle financial management, ensuring compliance and accuracy across various financial activities. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and compliance.
• Ability to manage and reconcile financial records.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile financial records across ledgers.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• Supervise VAT and CIS returns and invoice processing.
• Oversee cash book maintenance and loan schedules.
• Prepare statutory accounts for year-end audits.
• Present finance reports at quarterly project meetings.
• Ensure compliance with loan agreements and project deliverables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

Finance Manager
Lanarkshire
Salary up to £60k (DOE)

Lusona Consultancy are delighted to be supporting a key service sector organisation to source suitable applicants for the role of 'Finance Manager'. You will oversee a portfolio of projects, as well as manage an accounts assistant, ensuring financial management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Managing and reconciling core financial records across ledgers and systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintaining accruals, prepayments, and amortisation workings.
• Preparing management accounts, including variance analysis against budget.
• Supervising VAT and CIS returns, invoice processing, and payment runs.
• Overseeing cash book and loan schedule maintenance.
• Preparing statutory accounts and supporting documentation for year-end audits.
• Liaising with auditors during fieldwork and with tax advisors for corporation tax calculations.
• Presenting finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with loan facility agreements and project deliverables.
• Maintaining financial models and preparing budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Taking minutes at project board meetings.
• Processing Companies House filings.

Applicants will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, and we welcome candidates from both industry and accountancy practice backgrounds, as suitable experience in either environment will be considered. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships both internally and with external stakeholders. Strong analytical ability and attention to detail are essential, along with the confidence to challenge assumptions and improve processes. Successful candidates will take a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements, ensuring efficiency and accuracy across all financial activities.

Our client offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment. You will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a qualified finance professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, click 'apply', or contact [e-mail] /07949509546.