Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading organisation based in Perth to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a high-profile leadership role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a large and complex organisation.

The successful candidate will lead the finance function, provide strong operational and strategic leadership, and ensure robust financial management that supports long-term sustainability and growth.

You will lead a finance team of 12 people and work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members and external partners. This role provides the opportunity to influence decision making at the highest level while driving improvements across people, processes and systems.

Why Work Here?

This organisation offers a highly competitive benefits package and a supportive working culture, notably:

• Salary in the £68,000 – £74,000 range DOE
• Defined benefit pension (15.7% employer contribution)
• 45 days annual leave per year
• Hybrid working with approximately 3 days on site and 2 days remote
• Flexible working policies to support work life balance
• Opportunity to shape and improve a finance function during an important period of development

Job

The role of Head of Finance will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Provide leadership and operational management of the finance department including accounting, payroll and procurement
• Develop and implement the organisation’s financial strategy alongside senior leadership
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, management accounts and long-term financial plans
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and manage relationships with external auditors
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance with financial regulations
• Produce financial reports and board papers to support senior decision making
• Provide clear financial insight and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and reporting
• Manage and develop a high performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and proactive culture
• Support major organisational projects and ensure financial viability of new initiatives

You

As Head of Finance, you will be skilled and experienced in the following:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial governance expertise
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and statutory financial statements
• Confident communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders, boards and external bodies
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision making
• Strong change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Hands-on and proactive approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability.” We want every applicant to have a positive experience and ensure this role is right for you.

If this opportunity sounds like it could be your next step, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment are working exclusively with a national organisation based in Dunfermline, who are looking for a Credit Controller to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is an opportunity to join at an important point in the organisation’s journey, as its finance teams come together into a central head office to create a stronger shared finance function for the future. It would suit someone who enjoys bringing structure & professionalism to a busy finance environment, & who sees credit control as more than debt collection, it is about protecting working capital, maintaining strong relationships, & helping the wider business move forward with confidence. In return, the role offers real visibility & the chance to make a meaningful contribution.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Competitive salary
• Large organisation with strong progression & development opportunities
• 31 days holiday pro rata
• Pension scheme / salary sacrifice
• Employee discount hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function where your contribution will be valued

Job

The role of Credit Controller will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts & ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances in line with agreed credit terms
• Monitoring & controlling credit limits, assessing customer financial position, & escalating risk where appropriate
• Chasing overdue debt by phone, email, & written communication in a professional & customer-focused manner
• Investigating & resolving invoice queries & disputes with internal teams to support prompt resolution & payment
• Allocating customer payments accurately & carrying out regular customer account reconciliations
• Preparing & maintaining aged debt reports, with commentary & insight to support cash flow management
• Supporting month-end activities & ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, & audit requirements

You

As a Credit Controller you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of credit control processes, debt collection, & cash flow management
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships while challenging non-payment
• Strong organisational skills & the ability to manage multiple accounts & priorities effectively
• Experience using finance systems; SAP or ERP systems would be advantageous
• High attention to detail & the ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion
• A proactive, resilient approach & the confidence to thrive in a fast-paced environment

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this role is right for you.  Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting a well-established commercial business in Dunfermline (part of a wider national group) to appoint a Business Support Administrator into their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping things accurate, moving, and organised and who’s comfortable being the point that connects finance, operations, contractors and suppliers.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary – available on request
• 31 days holiday
• Company pension and life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Funded learning and career development
• Employee benefits portal (discounts and offers)
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on relevant products

The role

You’ll support the finance function while also handling the admin that keeps supplier and contractor activity running smoothly:

• Processing and reconciling customer and supplier invoices
• Supporting contractor and supplier administration, including contract and invoice admin
• Onboarding contractors and maintaining an accurate contractor database
• Acting as a key contact for operational colleagues, gathering and sharing working instructions clearly and accurately
• Liaising with operational teams on training requirements and updating the training matrix
• Working closely with the compliance team and supporting ad hoc tasks and projects when required

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to tick every box, but you should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in a busy office environment (finance and/or admin experience is ideal)
• Strong organisation, accuracy and record-keeping
• A proactive approach to spotting issues and fixing them early
• Confidence using IT systems and working with data
• Clear communication and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Comfort managing priorities in a fast-paced, operational setting

How to apply

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.

Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting a well-established commercial business in Dunfermline (part of a wider national group) to appoint a Finance Assistant into their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping things accurate, moving, and organised and who’s comfortable being the point that connects finance, operations, contractors and suppliers.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary – available on request
• 31 days holiday
• Company pension and life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Funded learning and career development
• Employee benefits portal (discounts and offers)
• Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on relevant products

The role

You’ll support the finance function while also handling the admin that keeps supplier and contractor activity running smoothly:

• Processing and reconciling customer and supplier invoices
• Supporting contractor and supplier administration, including contract and invoice admin
• Onboarding contractors and maintaining an accurate contractor database
• Acting as a key contact for operational colleagues, gathering and sharing working instructions clearly and accurately
• Liaising with operational teams on training requirements and updating the training matrix
• Working closely with the compliance team and supporting ad hoc tasks and projects when required

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to tick every box, but you should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in a busy office environment (finance admin experience is ideal)
• Strong organisation, accuracy and record-keeping
• A proactive approach to spotting issues and fixing them early
• Confidence using IT systems and working with data
• Clear communication and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Comfort managing priorities in a fast-paced, operational setting

How to apply

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.

Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established, UK-wide organisation that is centralising its finance function into a shared head office hub. This transformation is creating a stronger, more commercially focused finance team and an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join at an exciting stage of growth.

This is a hands-on role suited to a real do’er. You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the finance function while building the foundations for future progression, with a clear pathway towards Finance Business Partner.

Why Work Here?

• Study support available
• Clear progression route to Finance Business Partner
• Opportunity to join a centralised, forward-thinking finance function
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Job

As Assistant Accountant, you will take ownership of key areas of the ledger and support the wider finance team with accurate and timely financial reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning the general ledger and posting journals
• Preparing and reviewing intercompany reconciliations
• Managing prepayments and accruals
• Maintaining rent and rates schedules
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Supporting and fronting the audit process
• Assisting with month-end close and management reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cost centre analysis
• Contributing to process improvements during systems migration
• Developing strong working relationships across the business to support financial accuracy and control

You

This role will suit someone who enjoys getting stuck in and taking responsibility. You will likely have:

• Experience working within an accounts department
• Hands-on experience with intercompany reconciliations, prepayments, accruals and general ledger ownership
• Experience posting journals and preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Exposure to fixed asset registers and supporting audit processes
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, SUMIFs and VLOOKUPs
• Experience with ERP systems. SAP experience would be highly advantageous,
• Part-qualified accountant or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with ambition to progress. Study support is available
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
• The confidence to take ownership of your work and operate as a key member of the finance team

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our core values are striving for brilliance and relatatability. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and to ensure this opportunity is the right fit for you.

If you are an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking for a hands-on role with genuine progression to Finance Business Partner, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established, UK-wide organisation that is investing in the future of its finance function. As part of a strategic move to bring finance operations together into a centralised head office structure, the business is creating a shared finance hub designed to drive stronger financial insight, consistency and commercial performance.

This is a highly visible and influential Finance Business Partner role.  You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, combining strong technical expertise with commercial awareness to support decision making and business growth.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and enjoy turning financial data into meaningful insight, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Job

As Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly management reports, delivering financial insight and analysis to drive performance and strategy
• Prepare commercial reports to support management decision making and wider operational reviews
• Support business planning, budgeting and strategic initiatives
• Develop financial models, forecasts and reporting for cost centre reviews, reconciliations and financial controls
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders
• Support the ongoing development of system-based reporting, controls and data flows to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain up to date knowledge of market trends, financial regulations and best practice
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, influencing decisions with robust financial insight

You

As Finance Business Partner, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, financial analysis or similar commercially focused role
• Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or be qualified by experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and KPIs
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system, with an interest in process improvement and system development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders
• A strategic mindset and strong commercial acumen
• The ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our core values are striving for brilliance and relatability. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and to ensure this opportunity is the right fit for you.

If you are a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a visible and impactful role within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment are partnering with a renowned charity to recruit a Payroll Business Partner in Edinburgh.  This is a fantastic opportunity to manage the payroll & lead a small team in a meaningful organisation.  This employer offers excellent flexibility & work-life balance.

Why Work Here?

• 37 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A generous pension plan
• Hybrid & super flexible working options (typically 2 days in-office)
• Inclusive and supportive team culture
• Organisation with a meaningful mission
• Accessible Edinburgh office with excellent transport links
• Plenty of room to grow, with exposure to all areas of a complex organisation
• Lots of variety in your day-to-day tasks
• Stability and progression within a well-established charity

Job

The role of Payroll Business Partner will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Managing and supporting two Payroll Officers
• Ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and reporting
• Offering guidance on statutory payroll queries (PAYE, NI, pensions)
• Leading and improving payroll systems
• Reviewing and updating payroll policies and procedures
• Supporting wider finance transformation projects
• Working closely with finance leadership to ensure operational continuity

You

As a Payroll Business Partner you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Proven experience in payroll management
• Ideally experience using ITrent (or ability to quickly learn new systems)
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI, Auto Enrolment, and statutory reporting
• Ability to lead, develop and support a small team
• Comfortable in fast-paced and values-led environments
• Third sector experience desirable but not essential

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability". We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.  Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-respected legal firm to recruit a Credit Controller. This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working (3 days in the office once you’re up to speed). This is a phone-first, relationship-led credit control role. You’ll manage outstanding balances, agree payment plans, resolve billing queries with fee earners/partners, and help keep cashflow predictable without damaging client relationships.

Why work here?

• Hybrid working (after an initial period), with 3 days in the office
• Salary of up to £31,000
• A supportive, professional team with the chance to tighten process and make a visible impact
• A role that suits someone who likes ownership, commercial conversations, and getting things resolved properly

What you’ll do:

• You’ll support the firm’s cash flow and billing process across your ledger
• This includes managing and monitoring outstanding client balances
• Calling and emailing clients to follow up overdue invoices and agree next steps
• Negotiating payment plans, with a focus on getting paid within sensible timeframes
• Maintaining accurate records of all collection activity and outcomes
• Reconciling accounts and resolving payment and billing queries
• Working closely with partners and fee earners to unblock disputes and close out aged debt
• Issuing statements and reminder letters
• Assisting with reporting on aged debt and collection performance

About you:

• You’ll bring experience in credit control/accounts receivable (professional services is a plus)
• A confident and professional telephone manner (this role is call-heavy)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a firm-but-fair approach
• High attention to detail with accurate admin and record keeping
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and finance systems
• The ability to prioritise and stay organised across a busy ledger
• You’ll also be discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a values-led Scottish charity for an Accounts Assistant (Income) to join their central Finance team in Edinburgh. This is a permanent, full-time role supporting the accurate recording, reconciliation & monitoring of income across the organisation.

Why work here?

• Salary of up to £28,335 
• A supportive, friendly finance team with a collaborative culture
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working, typically 2 days from home / 3 in the office
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent benefits - Pension, Life Assurance, Blue Light Card, Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan
• A values-led organisation where your work supports services across Scotland

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in keeping income records accurate & well-controlled. Your work will include:

• Maintaining accurate income records through checks, reconciliations & resolving discrepancies
• Monitoring income bank accounts & completing regular & monthly bank reconciliations
• Supporting services to improve income recording through clear guidance & practical support
• Working with operational teams & finance colleagues to resolve issues & strengthen processes
• Working with operational teams to ensure income records reflect occupancy & service activity
• Liaising with credit control & wider Finance colleagues to resolve income queries
• Supporting annual billing updates & ensuring changes are applied accurately across systems
• Assisting with year-end income processes & preparing audit information
• Contributing to improvements in income processes & ways of working
• Using Excel confidently day-to-day

About you

You’ll likely bring:

• Experience working with financial data, reconciliations &/or income processes
• A track record of high accuracy & strong attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with non-finance colleagues
• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g formula, & able to learn advanced features such as pivot tables)
• The ability to manage deadlines, stay organised, & follow queries through to resolution
• A practical, team approach happy working independently, but supportive & reliable with team
• A notice period of 1 month is strongly preferred

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this role is right for you.  Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.