Finance Manager

Your new company

Based in South Lanarkshire, our client is recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours of work are typically 8am - 4.30pm, but there is real flexibility offered with start and finish times. The organisation offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home done typically, but again, there is flexibility on this. The offices can be accessed by local public transport and there is also on-site parking.

Your new role

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the company's day-to-day finance operations. Historically, bookkeeping and accounts preparation have been managed externally, with recent changes prompting the business to bring these responsibilities in-house. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate, up-to-date financial records and acting as the central point of contact for the external accountants, who will remain responsible for final accounts sign-off. This position offers genuine scope to shape processes, improve systems, and grow alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Collate and prepare all financial information for submission to external accountants
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the business
• Manage CIS returns and subcontractor payments
• Oversee supplier management and process payment runs
• Process and manage payroll for circa 20 PAYE employees, ensuring compliance
• Support wider workforce administration (circa 120 including subcontractors)
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Produce regular financial reporting for the Director
• Conduct cost analysis, working closely with the Transport Manager
• Ensure ongoing payroll and financial compliance

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or finance coordination role
• Strong knowledge of CIS and subcontractor accounting (essential)
• Experience managing payroll and supplier payments
• Confident in preparing VAT returns and supporting reporting processes
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of processes
• Proactive mindset with the ability to improve and streamline systems

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment
• The opportunity to shape and develop a finance function from within
• Exposure to all areas of finance in a growing business
• Genuine opportunity for progression as the commercial team expands

What you need to do now
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