Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper / Finance Manager - 3-6 Month Contract

Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 salary equivalent
Contract: 3-6 months initially, with potential for a permanent position
Start: ASAP
Working pattern: Flexible depending on location and requirements

Robert Half Management Resources is working exclusively with a small, privately owned investment business with interests across commercial property, capital projects and private equity.

They are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Finance Manager to provide hands-on support across the finance function and take ownership of a range of day-to-day and monthly finance activities.

The Role

This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working in a smaller environment where they can take ownership and have visibility across the wider business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities
• Preparing and supporting monthly management reporting and board packs
• Processing invoices and supplier payments
• Managing bank reconciliations and general ledger activity
• Supporting monthly payroll for a small number of employees
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are correctly coded
• Supporting the preparation of monthly accounts
• Working with Xero across the finance function
• Providing finance support across a number of business interests and investments
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting
• Working closely with senior stakeholders and providing ad hoc financial information as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on, but who can also take ownership of the wider finance function.

You will ideally have:

• Strong bookkeeping and/or finance management experience
• Experience producing management information and reporting
• Good understanding of reconciliations, payments and month-end processes
• Experience with Xero
• Ideally AAT qualified, although equivalent practical experience will be considered
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The confidence to work independently in a small finance environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders

This is an opportunity to join a small, well-established business where you will have genuine variety and visibility across the finance function.

If you're immediately available and interested in discussing the opportunity, please contact Ailidh van Wyk at Robert Half Management Resources on .

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