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Senior Finance Manager <p>Robert Half is proud to be partnering with Supply Technologies, a dynamic and growing international manufacturing business headquartered in Linwood Glasgow.</p><p>We are seeking a talented Senior Finance Manager to join this innovative company. About Supply Technologies Supply Technologies, a subsidiary of ParkOhio, specialises in supplier selection and management, planning, implementing, managing the physical flow of product for world-class international manufacturing companies, and servicing customers in the various markets.</p><p>With experience in more than 100 industries; expertise in nearly every inventory management discipline; use of advanced and emerging technologies, and a singularly connected global infrastructure, only Supply Technologies has the intellectual and technological infrastructure to give you a program of process, resource and production efficiencies that improve your competitive position in the marketplace.</p><p>The company has grown its global footprint operating in the UK, France, Spain, Poland, China, India and North America.</p><p><strong> The Role: Senior Finance Manager </strong></p><p>You will be responsible for a brand-new team within Supply Technologies leading the way within:</p><ul><li>General Accounting</li><li>Month end</li><li>Accounts payable</li><li>Statutory Accounts</li><li>Audit Liaison</li><li>Consolidation for the global business</li><li>Balance Sheet Reconciliations</li><li>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</li><li>Budgeting &amp; Forecasting</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><p>We are looking for a confident, proactive individual with the following qualifications and skills:</p><ul><li>Qualified Finance individual (CA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Significant experience managing a finance team with ideally 5+ years of experience</li><li>Someone with an inquisitive mind and ready to challenge how things are done</li><li>This role requires significant business partnering - you must have good stakeholder management and be able to evidence this</li><li>High quality presenting skills - you will regularly find yourself in meetings with senior management</li><li>Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills</li><li>A drive and focus of people development and continuous business improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Supply Technologies</strong></p><ul><li>Supply Technologies and Apollo Aerospace Components are linked through an acquisition that took place. You will have exposure to working closely with the Finance Director within Apollo Aerospace as well as the full team within Supply Technologies</li><li>Both businesses have aggressive growth plans for the near future and you will play an integral part with this.</li><li>With locations across the globe, you will have the opportunity to travel to other locations across the UK, France, Spain and Poland.</li><li>Personal growth and development within the business. Supply Technologies believe in developing within and taking their people on the journey with them.</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary banding between £65,000 - £75,000</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>A range of competitive business benefits</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy41MzYzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Purchase Ledger Manager <p>Robert Half are delighted to be exclusively partnered with Cruden Group on the recruitment of a brand new Purchase Ledger Manager position. Cruden are one of Scotland's largest development and construction groups.</p><p><strong>Job Title: Purchase Ledger Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Edinburgh (expectation for weekly/fortnightly presence in Cambuslang office)</p><p><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Full-time<br /> <strong>Salary</strong>: £35,000-40,000 DOE</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and driven <strong>Purchase Ledger Manager</strong> to oversee the purchase ledger operations for 3 business entities with multiple ledgers. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional with strong people management skills to play a pivotal part in shaping and improving processes within a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end oversight of the purchase ledger function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliation, while leading a team of purchase ledger administrators across two locations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage all aspects of the purchase ledger function, ensuring seamless operations across both sites.</li><li>Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices (trade creditors) and valuations (subcontractors), supplier and subcontractor payments, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Management of month and year end close procedures. Ensuring timely and accurate reporting meeting deadlines agreed with Commercial department.</li><li>Oversight of the monthly mileage claim process. Investigate where necessary, maintaining mileage logs and maintain quarterly updated mileage rates</li><li>Oversight of the monthly expenses procedure. Ensuring adequate review, authorisation and receipt back up</li><li>Management (and enhancement) of credit cards reporting and receipt back up. </li><li>Oversight of daily banking procedures. Providing guidance if required.</li><li>Assist in PSA (PAYE Settlement Agreement) reporting, through management of monthly expense claims</li><li>Monitor and manage aged creditor reports, ensuring suppliers are paid in accordance with company policies and agreed terms.</li><li>Identify and implement system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead, motivate, and develop a team of purchase ledger professionals across two locations.</li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with the finance team, procurement, plant department and other stakeholders to resolve supplier queries, discrepancies, and escalations.</li><li>Support annual audit process by reconciling accounts payable balances and providing supporting documentation as required.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist with ONS reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing the purchase ledger function.</li><li>Experience with sub-contractor payment runs (CIS) is desirable.</li><li>Experience of VAT within construction industry an advantage</li><li>Strong leadership and people skills, preferably with experience of managing and developing a team.</li><li>Solid knowledge and experience in accounts payable processes, reconciliation, and financial systems.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle competing priorities.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Dynamics and Jet Reporting an advantage, but not essential.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>A problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F0aHJ5bi5TbWl0aC41MzQ5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager (6 months) <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a leading services provider near Glasgow to help with the recruitment of a Finance Manager to join their established finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of project companies and leading a team of accounts assistants dedicated to each project. This role presents an exciting and challenging working environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of our diverse projects.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Monthly Management Accounting: Lead the monthly management accounting process, including budgeting and forecasting for the assigned project companies.</li><li>Financial Systems Integration: Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules ensuring accurate reconciliation to the accounting package.</li><li>Accruals, Prepayments, and Amortisation: Maintain accruals, prepayments, and amortisation workings as applicable to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Management Account Reports: Prepare management account reports, conducting analysis of actual versus budget performance.</li><li>VAT and CIS Returns: Supervise the timely preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns.</li><li>Purchase Invoice and Payments: Oversee the preparation of purchase invoices and manage non-supplier payments, as well as the issuance of invoices to customers.</li><li>Financial Accounting: Take charge of preparing statutory accounts for year-end audits, including supporting documentation and working papers.</li><li>Audit Liaison: Collaborate with audit teams during fieldwork and subsequent interactions with audit managers. Liaise with tax advisors for the preparation of corporation tax computations.</li><li>Reporting: Present finance reports to shareholders during quarterly project board meetings.</li><li>Project Deliverables: Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables outlined in loan facility agreements.</li><li>Financial and Operating Models: Maintain financial and operating models, contributing to the preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional Qualification: CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.</li><li>Communication Skills: Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills to foster effective relationships within the finance team and with external stakeholders such as lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations, and local authorities.</li><li>Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to both develop and challenge explanations and arguments.</li><li>Proactive Approach: Proactively identify and implement process improvements, contributing to the continuous enhancement of financial operations.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjA2MDc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Manager <p>We are looking for a Qualified Accountant with a strong Management accounting and Business Partnering background tojoin a high-profile Real estate and Property Services firm as a Finance Manager. Paying £65 70k and based in Glasgow, this role will be working with one of the company's largest client's and involve business partnering with Project Managers and other non-finance operational stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You will manage your client account and provide financial and account/client contract leadership.</li><li>Deliver monthly management account reporting on business performance of your portfolio, including reporting for Principal Contracting, including the completion of month end processes, variance analysis and commentaries. Providing clear insight into financial performance and cost analysis.</li><li>Responsible for an in-depth knowledge of the commercial model of the businesses to ensure that all cost elements are appropriately billed and accounted for, and resources are effectively utilised.</li><li>Business partner with Operational Project Managers.</li><li>Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timeliness and accuracy and review/approve balance sheet recs.</li><li>Manage costs, budgeting and billing, to identify operational and financial risks and opportunities.</li><li>Support with corporate planning, budgeting and forecasting.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>You will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong Management Accounting background.</li><li>The ability to Business Partner and work with Operational Stakeholders is essential.</li><li>Prior exposure to contracts (Facilities Management, Waste Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering etc) is desirable but not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>The organisation is a global Real estate and Property Services firm who operate in over 100 countries and have a yearly turnover of over £20 Billion. The company have grown exponentially in recent years, they are therefore in a great position to offer career progression. They also have a Finance team of over 200 people in the U.K.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDkxNDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Finance Manager <p> </p><p>Robert Half are delighted to partner with a longstanding client who are seeking a new Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Our client serves as the central hub for a network of bars and restaurants located in Edinburgh City Centre. Additionally, our client manages residential and commercial properties, with one ongoing construction project. Comprising a tight-knit team, their offices, recently renovated to high standards, are conveniently located near Edinburgh City Centre. Our client is happy to consider a 4 day working week for this role (salary will be pro-rata'd accordingly). </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage supplier communications and payments.</li><li>Conduct bank account reconciliations.</li><li>Handle the submission of VAT returns and PAYE.</li><li>Process fortnightly and monthly payroll.</li><li>Collaborate with the external accountant on monthly P&amp;Ls.</li><li>Conduct monthly P&amp;L meetings with company management.</li><li>Assist the external accountant with year-end accounts.</li><li>Create and monitor annual forecasts.</li><li>Track company cash flow.</li><li>Submit dormant accounts and confirmation statements to Companies House.</li><li>Manage CIS Tax returns and statements.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc administrative duties.</li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate for this role will:</strong></p><ul><li>Possess experience in the outlined job responsibilities.</li><li>Be AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified (equivalent experience will be considered).</li><li>Demonstrate capability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Exhibit essential experience with Sage Accounts.</li></ul><p>Salary will within a range of £38,000 - £43,000. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F0aHJ5bi5TbWl0aC43OTUzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Manager <p>Robert Half are delighted to partner with a longstanding client who are seeking a new Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Our client serves as the central hub for a network of bars and restaurants located in Edinburgh City Centre. Additionally, our client manages residential and commercial properties, with one ongoing construction project. Comprising a tight-knit team, their offices, recently renovated to high standards, are conveniently located near Edinburgh City Centre. Our client is happy to consider a 4 day working week for this role (salary will be pro-rata'd accordingly). </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage supplier communications and payments.</li><li>Produce monthly Management Accounts.</li><li>Conduct bank account reconciliations.</li><li>Handle the submission of VAT returns and PAYE.</li><li>Process fortnightly and monthly payroll.</li><li>Creation and management of 7 monthly P&amp;L reports. </li><li>Conduct monthly P&amp;L meetings with company management.</li><li>Assist the external accountant with year-end accounts.</li><li>Create and monitor annual forecasts.</li><li>Track company cash flow.</li><li>Submit dormant accounts and confirmation statements to Companies House.</li><li>Manage CIS Tax returns and statements.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc administrative duties.</li></ul><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p><strong>The ideal candidate for this role will:</strong></p><ul><li><p> </p> Possess experience in the outlined job responsibilities.</li><li>Be AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified (equivalent experience will be considered).</li><li>Demonstrate capability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Exhibit essential experience with Sage Accounts.</li></ul><p>Salary within the range of £43,000-£46,000</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F0aHJ5bi5TbWl0aC4wNTE2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Finance Systems Analyst <p>Robert Half are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a well known Glasgow brand to recruit a Finance Systems Analyst initially on a 6 month contract. Sat within the Corporate Finance team and you will lead in optimising financial systems, practices and processes. Acting as the Finance process champion for group consolidation and reporting you will focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function. This includes analysing financial processes, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, and implementing strategic solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability.</p><p><strong>Hybrid working - 2 days from home</strong></p><p><strong>£50-65k DOE</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Identify and analyse current financial processes, systems and workflows to determine areas for improvement</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to optimise processes, reduce errors, and improve efficiency</li><li>Implement lean financial practices to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times</li><li>Conduct data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for performance improvements</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvements in financial operations</li><li>Prepare and present improvement project reports to key stakeholders</li><li>Lead change management initiatives related to financial process improvements</li><li>Ensure that financial improvements align with regulatory standards and internal controls</li></ul><p><strong>Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified ICAS, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Fantastic analytical skills and experience in data analysis, reporting, and process mapping</li><li>Proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives within a financial context</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjY2MjQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Finance Business Partner <p>We are looking for a Qualified Accountant with a strong Management Accounting and Business Partnering background, to join a Global Environmental Services business as a Finance Business Partner. Paying £65-70k and based in Glasgow (Hybrid Working), this role will be working with one of the company's largest client's and involve business partnering with Project Managers and other non-finance operational stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Produce the month end reporting (P &amp; L, balance sheet, cash flow) in line with Group timetables and provide transparent contract finance reporting that will withstand management scrutiny/challenge.</li><li>Producing accurate accounting of accrued and deferred income on a monthly basis, with clear visibility and communication to the business on non-current debt.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely client billing by agreeing proposed charges with clients in advance of billing.</li><li>Partnering with operational managers and departmental heads to prepare full annual budgets and periodic forecasts.</li><li>Ad hoc analysis and presentation of complex financial information in response to senior management requests.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>You will need to be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).</li><li>Management accounting as well as business partnering, and commercial experience is essential.</li><li>Prior experience with contracts is advantageous but not a prerequisite. (Facilities Management, catering, cleaning etc).</li><li>Given there is fast progression from this role, we are ideally looking for ambitious, driven individuals who are looking for a large, fast paced organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>The company is a global organisation with over 150,000 employees and a turnover of £20 Billion. They have a large finance team here in the U.K and there will be a great deal of opportunity to progress within the business. Water Management, Waste Management and Energy Services are some of the Environmental Services they would provide.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDY2MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"> Interim AP Manager <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Accounts Payable Manager<br /><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Temporary / Interim, 3 months initially<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Negotiable<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><br />We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Interim Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to join our finance team and help manage the day-to-day operations of the AP function during an exciting period of growth and transition.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.</li><li>Oversee the month-end and year-end AP close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are accurate.</li><li>Review and approve payments, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Handle supplier queries and resolve any disputes in a professional and efficient manner.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to streamline AP processes and improve efficiency.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to the AP team, ensuring continuous professional development.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of audits and any other ad-hoc financial reporting as required.</li><li>Monitor AP KPIs and implement improvements where necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in managing an Accounts Payable function, preferably at a managerial level.</li><li>Strong understanding of AP processes and systems.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.</li><li>Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Previous experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Opportunity to lead and make a real impact in a growing business.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options may be available).</li><li>A supportive and dynamic work environment.</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjg4OTczLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Senior Financial Accountant <p><strong>Senior Financial Accountant (Temporary - with potential for permanent opportunity)</strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Paisley<br /><strong>Salary</strong>: £50-55k<br /><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Interim for 6 months (with potential for permanent position)<br /><strong>Start Date</strong>: Immediate</p><p>Our client, a growing organisation, is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong> to join their finance team after acquiring a new business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is looking to make an immediate impact and take on a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and reporting, while collaborating with a growing finance team.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Working directly wiht the Finance Manager to ensure the integrity of the trial balance and supporting key accounting functions. This will include managing management accounting, statutory accounting, and working closely with auditors to provide necessary samples. The role will also involve financial planning and analysis, including forecasting and budgeting, although this function may be streamlined out of the role.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><strong>Trial Balance Management</strong>: Overseeing and ensuring the accuracy of the trial balance, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and posting journal entries.</li><li><strong>Management and Statutory Accounting</strong>: Maintaining the full P&amp;L and variance analysis, ensuring that management accounts tie to the balance sheet on a monthly basis.</li><li><strong>Auditor Support</strong>: Working closely with external auditors, providing samples and supporting the audit process.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable</strong>: Managing intercompany transactions, inventory, and related reconciliations.</li><li><strong>Balance Sheet Ownership</strong>: Full responsibility for maintaining and reconciling the balance sheet and associated accounts.</li><li><strong>FP&amp;A</strong>: Forecasting and budgeting tasks.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Overseeing and improving accounting processes related to financial reporting and reconciliation.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will come from a strong practice background, with experience compiling accounts and a solid understanding of debits and credits. A hands-on approach to managing and reconciling accounts is crucial, especially in areas such as maintaining subsidiary ledgers (SL), profit and loss (PL) controller accounts, and ownership of the full bank reconciliation process.</p><p><strong>Skills and Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification (or QBE).</li><li>Proven experience in a senior accounting role, ideally within a practice environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, including statutory and management accounting.</li><li>Solid experience with trial balance, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&amp;L reporting.</li><li>Experience with AP, AR, intercompany transactions, and inventory management.</li><li>Familiarity with auditing processes and the ability to support auditors with necessary documentation and analysis.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjA3NDYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Financial Controller <p><strong>Job Title: Interim Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Glasgow (Hybrid, 3 days in the office)<br /><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 6 Months<br /><strong>Daily Rate:</strong> £350 - £450 (DOE)</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> to join a forward-thinking business in Glasgow for a 6-month contract. This pivotal role will focus on <strong>driving transformation and change</strong>, overseeing key projects, and designing and implementing efficient financial processes.</p><p>As part of a growing and dynamic organisation, you will work closely with senior leadership to optimise financial operations and contribute to the company's strategic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven finance professional who excels in process improvement and project management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage financial transformation projects to enhance financial processes and systems.</li><li>Design, implement, and review financial processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Provide strategic support to senior management on financial planning, analysis, and reporting.</li><li>Oversee month-end close processes, financial reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements across the finance function.</li><li>Develop and review budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, providing insight into financial performance and operational metrics.</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Strong experience in <strong>financial control</strong> and process improvement.</li><li>Proven track record of driving financial <strong>transformation</strong> and <strong>change management</strong> in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to oversee and manage complex projects with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial systems and ERP software.</li><li>Experience working in a <strong>structurally complex</strong> organisation is desirable.</li><li>Ability to work independently and deliver results on time and within scope.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive daily rate (£400 - £500/day DOE).</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the transformation of financial processes.</li><li>6-month contract with potential for extension or further opportunities.</li><li>Dynamic and collaborative work environment.</li></ul><p>If you are an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> looking for an exciting challenge in Glasgow, apply today or get in touch for more details!</p><p> </p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjI4NzYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"> Purchase Ledger Manager <p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnered with a growing business in West Edinburgh to recruit a newly created Purchase Ledger Manager position. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Title: Purchase Ledger Manager </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Edinburgh (expectation for weekly/fortnightly presence in Glasgow) </strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type: Full-time </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £35,000-40,000 DOE</strong></p><p>Job Summary</p><p>We are seeking an experienced and driven Purchase Ledger Manager to oversee the purchase ledger operations for 3 business entities with multiple ledgers. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional with strong people management skills to play a pivotal part in shaping and improving processes within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end oversight of the purchase ledger function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliation, while leading a team of purchase ledger administrators across two locations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and manage all aspects of the purchase ledger function, ensuring seamless operations across both sites.</li><li>Oversee the timely and accurate processing of invoices, supplier payments, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Oversight of the expense process, investigate where necessary</li><li>Monitor and manage aged creditor reports, ensuring suppliers are paid in accordance with company policies and agreed terms.</li><li>Identify and implement system and process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Lead, motivate, and develop a team of purchase ledger professionals across two locations.</li><li>Work closely with the finance team, procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve supplier queries, discrepancies, and escalations.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts payable balances and providing supporting documentation as required.</li></ul><p>Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Proven experience managing the purchase ledger function.</li><li>Experience with sub-contractor payment runs (CIS) is desirable.</li><li>Strong leadership and people skills, preferably with experience of managing a team</li><li>Solid knowledge and experience in accounts payable processes, reconciliation, and financial systems.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle competing priorities.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>A problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.</li></ul><p>Please apply with your updated CV or reach out to Kathryn Smith at Robert Half for more information. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F0aHJ5bi5TbWl0aC44MTU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"> Financial Controller <p>We are currently seeking an experienced and highly-skilled Financial Controller for our well-established manufacturing client in Glasgow.</p><p>The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the finance department, creating robust financial strategies and offering sound financial advice and information to the Executive Team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee all company accounts and investments.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Job Cost system.</li><li>Monitor, interpret and present monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries.</li><li>Ensures compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.</li><li>Develop financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control.</li><li>Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports.</li><li>Liaise with auditors for annual monitoring.</li><li>Work closely with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans.</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Broad understanding of manufacturing costing.</li></ul><p>Skills/Experience:</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Financial Controller.</li><li>Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software.</li><li>Solid knowledge of data analysis, risk management and forecasting methods.</li><li>Good understanding of economic and banking processes.</li><li>Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills.</li><li>Exceptional communication and people skills.</li></ul><p>With a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits scheme, this is a fantastic opportunity for a skillful Financial Controller wanting to make an impact.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy4xNjE2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">