Summary: The Finance Manager role at a leading services provider near Glasgow involves overseeing a portfolio of project companies and leading a team of accounts assistants. The position requires expertise in management accounting, financial systems integration, and statutory accounts preparation, contributing to the success of diverse projects. This role offers a challenging environment where strong communication and analytical skills are essential for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly management accounting process, including budgeting and forecasting for assigned project companies.
• Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules ensuring accurate reconciliation to the accounting package.
• Maintain accruals, prepayments, and amortisation workings for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare management account reports, conducting analysis of actual versus budget performance.
• Supervise the timely preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns.
• Oversee the preparation of purchase invoices and manage non-supplier payments, as well as the issuance of invoices to customers.
• Prepare statutory accounts for year-end audits, including supporting documentation and working papers.
• Collaborate with audit teams during fieldwork and subsequent interactions with audit managers.
• Liaise with tax advisors for the preparation of corporation tax computations.
• Present finance reports to shareholders during quarterly project board meetings.
• Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables outlined in loan facility agreements.
• Maintain financial and operating models, contributing to the preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts.

Key Skills:

• CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Salary (Rate): £65,000

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other