Finance Specialist – Reporting & Controls

Murray Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance professional for a permanent full-time position in Central Scotland. This role involves delivering accurate financial reporting and managing transactional finance. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, handling payroll, and completing VAT returns. The ideal candidate should have proven finance experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. This position offers 33 days of annual leave and on-site parking.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave (includes 8 statutory days)

Pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong track record in finance or accounts roles is essential.
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail required.
• Experience with VAT and HMRC processes is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including profit and loss reporting.
• Manage sales and purchase ledger transactions end-to-end.
• Ensure accuracy in processing high volumes of financial data.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar finance or accounts role

Strong understanding of management accounts, payroll, and transactional finance

Experience with VAT, CIS, and HMRC reporting requirements

Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail

Confident working with high-volume finance data

Proficient in accounting systems such as Sage 50 and Sage Payroll

Strong reconciliation and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance professional for a permanent full-time position in Central Scotland. This role involves delivering accurate financial reporting and managing transactional finance. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, handling payroll, and completing VAT returns. The ideal candidate should have proven finance experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software. This position offers 33 days of annual leave and on-site parking.