Eden Scott
Finance Manager
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Finance Manager
West Lothian | Up to £50,000 | Study Support Available
Eden Scott's Accountancy & Finance division is delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a growing business based in West Lothian.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Qualified, Qualified by Experience (QBE), or Qualified Accountant looking to take ownership of a broad finance role and develop towards a more senior position over time. The successful candidate will initially oversee the day-to-day finance function, including transactional finance, payroll processing, and month-end activities, with a clear progression path towards taking responsibility for management accounts preparation and wider financial reporting.
The Role
Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, overseeing transactional finance operations while supporting the delivery of accurate and timely month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Managing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supervising transactional finance processes and ensuring financial accuracy
- Processing payroll and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
- Supporting month-end close activities, including journals and reconciliations
- Assisting with cash flow monitoring and reporting
- Identifying and implementing process improvements
- Liaising with stakeholders across the business
- Supporting the continued development of finance systems and controls
- Progressively taking on responsibility for management accounts preparation and financial reporting
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About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS), Qualified by Experience (QBE), or fully qualified accountant status
- Previous experience within a hands-on finance role
- Strong understanding of transactional finance, payroll, and month-end processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of workloads
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
- A proactive approach and desire to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Ambition to grow into a broader financial reporting and management accounting role
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What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £50,000 DOE
- Study support available
- Clear long-term career progression
- Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility
- Opportunity to influence processes and support business growth
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Important Information
📍 This role is fully office-based in West Lothian and onsite attendance is non-negotiable.
❗ Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications are only being accepted from candidates who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Emma O'Connor at Eden Scott.
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