Three Bridges Recruitment is recruiting for a Finance Manager for Dance Base, Scotland’s National Centre for Dance, based in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh.

This is a flexible, part-time finance leadership role with a values-led arts charity. Dance Base is on a mission to help dance flourish and change lives, delivering professional artist support, public dance classes, health and wellbeing programmes, community projects, performances and international exchange.  

The organisation is now looking to bring more finance capability back in-house after several years of outsourced support. This role will suit someone who can strengthen reporting, improve systems and controls, support funder and charity reporting, and work closely with the CEO and Board during a period of repositioning and growth.

Why work here?

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 FTE, depending on experience
• Actual salary of £27,000 - £30,000 based on 0.6 FTE
• Permanent, part-time role - 21 hours per week
• Highly flexible working pattern, including possible 3 days, 2.5 days or shorter days across the week
• Hybrid working, with regular office presence in Edinburgh
• Senior finance role with genuine strategic input
• Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
• Purpose-led charity with visible social, creative and community impact
• Friendly, inclusive and values-led working culture
• 35 days’ holiday pro rata, inclusive of public holidays and Christmas closure  

Job

The job of Finance Manager will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for the CEO, Board and Finance Committee
• Supporting annual budgets, forecasts, cashflow planning and financial modelling
• Preparing annual accounts and audit documentation, with scope to take more of this work in-house over time
• Managing restricted and unrestricted fund reporting
• Providing financial information for grant applications, funder reports and project monitoring
• Supporting budget holders with clear, useful financial insight
• Maintaining strong financial controls, policies and compliance
• Managing VAT, tax compliance and relevant charity finance requirements
• Improving reporting frameworks, budgeting tools, financial systems and processes
• Working closely with, and line managing, a part-time Bookkeeper
• Supporting the CEO and Trustees with clear financial information for decision-making  

This is not a purely transactional finance role. Day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction entry sit outside the main scope of the position, although you will oversee the wider finance process and help ensure information is accurate, timely and useful.  

You

As Finance Manager you will ideally be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Qualified Accountant, or qualified by experience with strong relevant finance experience
• Skilled in preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Experienced in annual accounts preparation and year-end audit support
• Skilled in Board, senior leadership or committee reporting
• Strong understanding of charity finance, including restricted and unrestricted funds
• Experienced in funder reporting, grant budgets or project-based financial reporting
• Knowledge of charity and public fund reporting requirements
• Skilled in financial controls, compliance, risk management and process improvement
• Comfortable working with Xero or similar cloud-based finance systems
• Able to work well with non-finance colleagues and budget holders
• Proactive, practical and able to manage deadlines independently
• Interested in working for a values-led organisation where decisions are shaped by social impact, creative value and public benefit

Charity, arts, culture, education, membership or publicly funded sector experience would be particularly useful. Candidates from accountancy practice with charity accounts experience will also be considered.

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.

As a Senior Accountant at Hawthorn Tax, you'll be entrusted with a diverse client portfolio, giving you the autonomy to manage your workflow and deadlines independently. Your role involves preparing statutory accounts and other deliverables, guiding them through the crucial partner review stage. Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing the growth and development of our talented accounts assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the day-to-day accounting operations with a personal touch.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts, ensuring they're partner-ready.
• Handle basic corporation tax and personal tax returns, with full training available if needed.
• Support the development of accounts assistants through thoughtful delegation and quality reviews.
• Oversee and process VAT returns, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
• Offer guidance and training to accounts assistants, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Note: Your duties may extend beyond this list, adapting to the evolving needs of our dynamic business.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Part-qualified or fully-qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Proficient in cloud-based accounting software, like Xero.

Essential Criteria:

• Efficient delivery of work with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prioritisation skills to meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

About Hawthorn Tax:

At Hawthorn Tax, we operate with a genuine care for our clients, delivering a highly responsive service focused on adding tangible value. Our commitment extends to the professional growth of each team member. We actively collaborate with you to cultivate the career you aspire to achieve.

If you're ready to bring your unique skills to a supportive and collaborative environment, we invite you to join us.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £32,500.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute:

• Glasgow, G3 7PR

Experience:

• 3 years of accounting in practice

Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting a Glasgow-based public sector body with the recruitment of an Auditor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a good opportunity for an experienced auditor who wants to work inside one of Scotland’s largest & most complex public bodies. You’ll join a well-regarded Internal Audit team, undertaking a varied range of audits across services, associated organisations & other client areas.

The role is fixed term, but it offers strong public sector exposure, meaningful work & the chance to build credible experience within a large Glasgow-based organisation. For someone who enjoys practical audit work, stakeholder engagement & seeing the real-world impact of their recommendations, this should be an interesting move.

The role reports to an Audit Manager & is focused on delivering high-quality internal audit work, including audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, recommendations, data matching, working groups & investigations.

Why Work Here?

This role offers variety, purpose & the chance to contribute to the fabric of public life.

You’ll:

• Join one of Scotland’s largest public sector organisations
• Work in a trusted Internal Audit team with strong visibility across the organisation
• Undertake varied audit work across different services, functions & client areas
• See the tangible benefit of your work in the city around you
• Gain valuable public sector experience within a large, complex Glasgow-based body
• Join a collaborative, supportive culture with leaders who value balance & development
• Work in a role where no two audits are exactly the same
• Benefit from hybrid working, with 2 days in the office & 3 days from home
• Work a 35-hour week, with flexibility around start times & working patterns
• Receive generous annual leave, expected to be in line with public sector terms
• Salaried fixed-term contract £45,000 - £48,000 - Be employed directly by the organisation
• Possible scope to discuss compressed hours or a four-day working pattern for the right person

The Job

You’ll take ownership of delivering internal audit work from planning through to reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing internal audit terms of reference
• Preparing testing programmes
• Undertaking audit fieldwork
• Recording audit findings, conclusions & evidence
• Drafting clear audit reports with practical recommendations
• Providing advice & guidance to senior officers across the organisation & associated bodies
• Supporting audit trainees during fieldwork, where required
• Carrying out data matching exercises to support the audit plan & corporate fraud work
• Getting involved in officer working groups & boards, providing advice from an audit perspective
• Supporting investigations arising from the audit process
• Working independently while contributing to a wider team environment

You

You’ll bring:

• Ideally, full CCAB qualification or full membership of CIIA
• Good internal audit experience
• Public sector audit experience would be highly desirable. Experience gained in practice through public sector audit clients would also be relevant
• Strong planning, organisation & prioritisation skills
• Confidence working to deadlines
• The ability to make sound decisions & recommendations based on available information
• Excellent communication & numerical skills
• A professional, polite & high-quality approach to service delivery
• The ability to work well with others & find practical ways to solve problems
• Sound judgement, objectivity & integrity

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

To apply, please send your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a growing, multi-entity business based in East Kilbride. This organisation has built a strong reputation for its dynamic and commercially focused approach, with a diverse portfolio of operations. The finance team plays a central role in supporting business performance, offering exposure to varied activities and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement initiatives.

Why Work Here?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to work within a growing and evolving group structure
• Broad exposure across multiple business units
• Varied role combining management accounting and operational finance
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
• Genuine opportunity to develop commercially and progress your career

The Job

This Management Accountant role offers a broad and hands-on position within a busy finance function. You will be involved in:

• Preparing monthly management accounts with supporting analysis and commentary
• Investigating and explaining variances with department managers
• Assisting with consolidated group reporting
• Supporting annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong control over financial data
• Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Contributing to cashflow management and financial planning
• Overseeing transactional finance activities including purchase and sales ledger
• Supporting payroll and VAT processes
• Assisting with the development of reporting systems and processes
• Contributing to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives

You

To be successful in this role, you will likely be:

• A qualified or part-qualified accountant
• Experienced in a management accounting role within a commercial environment
• Comfortable working across multiple entities or business streams
• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable and commercially minded
• Confident communicating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ambitious and keen to develop within a growing organisation
• Proficient in Excel

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we are committed to delivering a high-quality and transparent recruitment experience. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a well-established and highly respected organisation to recruit a Group Accountant based in Glasgow. The business operates across multiple entities and jurisdictions, with a strong reputation for operational excellence and a forward-thinking approach to finance.

This is a key role within the finance function, with a particular emphasis on group consolidation and multi-entity reporting. You will play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of consolidated financial information, supporting both statutory and management reporting, and enabling strategic decision-making at group level.

Why Work Here?

Salary of £55k - £65k
Strong progression opportunities within a growing group structure
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Involvement in transformation and continuous improvement projects
Opportunity to work within a dynamic, international environment

Job

As Group Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with UK GAAP
• Taking ownership of the group consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Managing quarterly consolidated reporting to the group’s parent company
• Leading intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency adjustments
  Ensuring robust and efficient consolidation processes are in place and continuously improved
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries
  Liaising with external auditors to support the year-end audit process
• Ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations and reporting standards
• Producing financial analysis, variance commentary, and group KPIs for senior leadership
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation of group-wide budgets
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance
• Reviewing subsidiary submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across the group
• Ensuring consistency of accounting treatment across multiple entities
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives and process improvements
• Contributing to ERP and reporting system enhancements and automation
• Supporting strategic projects such as restructuring and acquisitions

You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full or part professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or ACA), or be nearing completion
• Strong and demonstrable experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting (essential)
• Experience gained within practice or a similar industry role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
• Experience working in a multi-currency and/or international environment
• Experience using ERP systems such as Agresso or Sage
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service aligned to our core values of striving for brilliance and relatability. We are committed to ensuring every opportunity is the right fit for both candidate and client.

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