Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting a major international organisation through a period of restructuring.  They’re recruiting for an Accountant on an initial 9-month fixed-term contract.  You’ll work closely with their newly appointed Finance Manager and play a key role in keeping month-end, reporting and compliance running smoothly across multiple countries.  Experience with US GAAP and exposure to SOX will be especially valuable here, given the scale and control environment you’ll be joining.

The aim is to complete interviews before Christmas, with a start date of 5th January.

Why work here?

• Salary of £40,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience
• You’ll join a global organisation with a clear purpose & culture built around continuous improvement, quality & collaboration
• A place where finance genuinely matters, & where your work contributes to something far bigger than month-end
• Hybrid working
• Genuine scale and complexity
• Strong, supportive leadership, including a new Manager you’ll work closely with
• Cross-functional exposure across multiple countries
• A business that invests in people, learning and development
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare (individual, partner or family)
• 33 days holiday
• Paid volunteering days

Job

As Accountant, your work will include:

• Supporting month-end close and delivering accurate, timely reporting
• Managing accounting, compliance and internal controls for allocated business units
• Ensuring strong audit outcomes (internal, external and statutory)
• Applying solid knowledge of US GAAP and contributing to SOX-related processes
• Working closely with the new Manager
• Liaising with finance and operational leaders across several countries
• Identifying opportunities to simplify processes and strengthen controls
• Working confidently within a multi-location, international environment
• Using a large ERP system as part of daily operations

You

As an Accountant, you’ll bring:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant status, or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a complex or rapidly growing organisation
• Strong understanding of statutory audits
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Exposure to internal controls and, ideally, SOX
• Comfort working with multiple locations and teams
• Clear, confident communication skills
• Experience with large ERP systems
• A steady, collaborative approach suited to change and restructuring

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are striving for brilliance and relatability. We want every applicant to have a positive experience and to feel confident this opportunity is right for them.

If this role sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a long-established, growing business based in Glasgow. Operating in a niche technical field, the organisation has expanded steadily for over two decades and offers a stable, friendly and non-corporate environment where every team member can make a real impact.

Why Work Here?

• Competitive salary £30,000–£35,000
• Part-time role: 3-4 days per week with flexibility around working pattern
• Secure and steadily growing organisation
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Additional holidays with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Professional development supported by the employer
• Regular team events
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental standards and modern working practices

Job

As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations across payroll, ledgers and payments. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Running the full monthly payroll including NIC, PAYE, pension contributions, expenses and shift allowances
• Managing online banking and processing outgoing payments
• Preparing and processing monthly supplier payments
• Managing both sales and purchase ledgers
• Matching purchase orders to supplier invoices
• Delivering two payment runs per month
• Processing between 10–20 line items at the start of the month, rising to around 100 at month end
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations
• Monitoring and checking client payments
• Preparing accounts to trial balance
• Supporting the external accountant with quarterly and year-end accounts
• Working closely with office administrators to ensure accurate invoice and PO processing

You

You will be a detail-driven finance professional who enjoys being part of a small, collaborative team. You will bring:

• Experience across purchase ledger, payroll and payment processing
• Understanding of VAT returns and accounts preparation
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely payments
• Sage 200 and Sage Payroll experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and online banking
• Confidence using financial and payroll software
• A proactive, supportive approach to working with colleagues
• No formal qualifications required

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we believe in striving for brilliance and providing a relatable, honest service to every candidate. If this role feels like the right opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is a well-established business in the energy sector. They are seeking a Temp Bookkeeper for an immediate start to provide key support to their finance team. This is a hands-on, initial 3-month contract role based in Edinburgh, playing a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations

Why Work Here?

• Hybrid working 

• Parking available

• Dog friendly office

• Close knit and supportive team

The Job

As a Temp Bookkeeper, you will maintain accurate financial records and ensure key processes run efficiently. You will support payments, reconciliations, reporting, and other accounting tasks to keep the finance function on track.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices, expenses, and credit card transactions

• Managing supplier and customer queries

• Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts

• Preparing payment runs

• Assisting with VAT and CIS submissions

• Supporting credit control and cashflow reporting

• Maintaining prepayment and accrual schedules

• Filing financial documentation and ad hoc finance tasks

You

• Solid experience with accounting and ERP systems

• Strong Excel skills

• Is accurate, detail-oriented, and well-organised

• Communicates confidently with internal and external stakeholders

• Available immediately

For more information or to apply, please contact Three Bridges Recruitment for a confidential discussion or apply online.

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we specialise in Accountancy & Finance recruitment across Scotland, ensuring every candidate receives an excellent experience and the right long-term fit.

Our client is a respected engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. They operate as part of an international group and continue to invest in people, processes and systems to support growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-looking organisation where finance plays a key role in driving business performance.

Why Work Here?

• Permanent role based in Fife
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and group colleagues
• Involvement in a broad range of financial and operational activities
• Exposure to an international business environment and modern ERP systems
• Supportive, professional culture focused on continuous improvement

The Job

As Management Accountant, you will support the business through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost control. You’ll play a key role in delivering timely management accounts, analysing performance and supporting decision-making across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts to group deadlines
• Leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Analysing variances against budget, forecast and prior year
• Managing product costing, stock provisions and standard cost updates
• Supporting the audit process and maintaining clear reconciled ledgers
• Driving improvements in finance systems, processes and reporting
• Assisting with ERP development and ensuring financial data integrity
• Building effective relationships across finance, operations and group colleagues

You

This is a great next step for a newly qualified or almost qualified accountant who wants to broaden their experience and make a real impact. You’ll gain exposure across all areas of the business and work with experienced leaders who will support your growth.

Essential skills and attributes include:

• Solid experience in management accounts, ideally in a manufacturing setting
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
• Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics AX / 365 / Business Central
• Excellent communication skills with both finance and non-finance teams
• A team player who enjoys learning and taking ownership of tasks
• Enthusiastic, curious and confident working to deadlines

For more information or to apply, please contact Three Bridges Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we specialise in Accountancy & Finance recruitment across Scotland. Two of our core values are striving for brilliance and relatability. We’re passionate about ensuring every candidate receives an excellent experience and that each opportunity is the right fit for your long-term goals.

Personal Tax Associate
Full-time | Permanent | Edinburgh or Glasgow

Summary
Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in personal tax?

A leading accountancy practice is seeking a Personal Tax Associate to join its growing tax team. This role offers hands-on learning alongside experienced professionals while you study towards your professional tax qualifications. It’s an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious graduate eager to build a career in tax within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The firm prides itself on developing talent and investing in its people. You’ll be supported by approachable mentors and colleagues who value collaboration, growth, and high-quality client service.

The Role
As a Personal Tax Associate, you’ll play an active role in delivering tax compliance and advisory services to a varied client portfolio. You’ll gain broad exposure across all aspects of private client tax, including:

• Preparing personal, trust, partnership, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax returns

• Assisting on tax planning and advisory projects, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and residence/domicile matters

• Liaising with clients and HMRC to gather information, resolve queries, and ensure smooth communication

• Conducting research on tax legislation and supporting advisory work

• Assisting the wider team with administrative and technical support as needed

Your Profile
We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline

• A genuine interest in developing a career in personal tax

• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and an aptitude for learning new systems

What’s on Offer

• Full study support and funding for professional tax qualifications, including study leave

• Ongoing mentoring and career development from experienced professionals

• A collaborative and supportive working environment

• Flexible working arrangements

• Clear career progression based on merit

• A competitive salary and performance-related incentives

I’m recruiting for a Finance Operations Leader to join the finance team at a leading public body. This is a key role, leading day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient and compliant finance processes across the organisation.

You’ll manage a small team, oversee core transactional activities, and play an active role in improving financial systems, processes and controls, all while supporting a purpose-led organisation working to protect and enhance one of Scotland’s landscape.

Why work here?

• Opportunity to lead a small, collaborative finance team
• Involvement in system improvements and finance transformation projects
• Salary of up to £43,000 (pay rise pending)
• Hybrid model (Typically 1 day in the office)
• 30 days holiday + 7 bank holidays
• 10.1%–17.5% employer pension contribution
• Interesting, impactful work with exposure to public finance

Job

As Finance Operations Leader you will:

• Ensure the smooth running of all financial transactions and controls, while supporting month-end, year-end and system improvements
• Lead the day-to-day finance operations including AP, AR, cashflow and reconciliations
• Manage the supplier payment run and maintain strong financial control processes
• Line manage Finance Advisers, providing guidance, development and cover as needed
• Support payroll processing and complete quarterly VAT returns
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate reconciliations and reports
• Support delivery of statutory accounts and external audit requirements
• Maintain and enhance finance policies, processes and internal controls
• Work with Finance Manager and Finance Business Partners on budgets, forecasts and reports
• Liaise with the finance system provider and support the implementation of a new system
• Provide advice and training to budget holders on finance processes and system use
• Champion continuous improvement and efficiency across all finance operations

You

As Finance Operations Leader, you’ll bring:

• Hands-on experience in financial processing (AP, AR, reconciliations, cashflow management)
• Proven line management experience within a finance team
• Strong understanding of financial systems and nominal ledger structures
• Intermediate Excel skills and confident problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to lead and motivate others
• Ideally experience with VAT, payroll and statutory accounts preparation
• Ideally public sector or not-for-profit finance experience
• Exposure to finance system implementation or automation projects

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability.” I want every applicant to have an excellent experience and ensure this role is the right fit.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Personal Tax Compliance Manager - Edinburgh

An established and growing professional services firm is seeking a Personal Tax Compliance Manager to join their private client tax team. The firm is known for its progressive culture, broad client base, and people-first values. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional ready to lead on complex compliance cases while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients, delivering compliance work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.

• Serve as the main point of contact for client relationships, providing occasional advice connected to their compliance needs.

• Spot opportunities to offer additional services or insights that create value for clients.

• Take a lead role in mentoring junior team members, supporting their growth and technical development.

• Collaborate with peers to improve tax operations and streamline compliance processes.

• Positively influence team morale and contribute to a strong, inclusive team culture.

What They’re Looking For:

• Significant experience in personal tax compliance, particularly in managing more complex client scenarios.

• Confidence managing client relationships independently while supporting team-wide objectives.

• Previous experience in people management or mentoring is highly desirable.

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ATT, CTA, CA) is welcome but not essential for those with equivalent experience.

Why This Firm?

You’ll join a growing firm that invests in people, values innovation, and offers scope for long-term development. The firm encourages continuous learning, creative thinking, and shared success. The tax team is dynamic and well-respected, working with a diverse client base ranging from individuals with complex tax affairs to business owners and executives.