Three Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation to recruit a Deputy Director of Finance on an initial six-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the senior finance leadership team during an exciting period of organisational development. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will provide visible leadership to an established finance function, helping to support and develop the team while strengthening financial planning, reporting and decision-making across the organisation.

This role would suit an experienced finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical leadership and is passionate about developing people. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the finance function while supporting the wider organisation through an important period of change.

Why Work Here?

• Salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working with approximately three days per week in the Glasgow office
• Opportunity to work for a highly respected and nationally recognised organisation
• Senior leadership role with significant influence across the business
• Collaborative and supportive working culture
• Opportunity to shape finance processes and team development
• Excellent work-life balance
• Attractive holiday entitlement
• Strong pension provision

Job

The role of Deputy Director of Finance will give you the opportunity to:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for a well-established finance team
• Support the Director of Finance in delivering the organisation's financial strategy
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and management reporting processes
• Develop financial models and long-term forecasting to support strategic decision-making
• Present financial information and insight to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Oversee management accounts, financial controls and statutory reporting
• Support business partnering across the organisation, providing commercially focused financial advice
• Lead continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and reporting
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, procurement and payroll functions
• Support audit, risk management and regulatory compliance activities
• Deputise for the Director of Finance when required
• Help build a more forward-looking, collaborative and enabling finance function

You

As Deputy Director of Finance, you will likely possess the following:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience leading and developing finance teams
• Strong financial planning, forecasting and modelling experience
• Experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders or boards
• Broad finance leadership experience covering management accounts, financial controls and reporting
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Experience leading teams through change and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong leadership style that combines visibility, collaboration and pragmatism
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and build credibility quickly
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability

Experience within education or the public sector would be welcomed but is not essential. Applications are encouraged from candidates across all sectors who can demonstrate strong finance leadership, people management and strategic financial planning experience.

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 opportunity is the right fit 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 highly respected Edinburgh-based charity to recruit an Interim Finance Manager on a temporary (initial 3 month contract) and part-time (3 days per week) basis.

This is an opportunity to join a passionate, values-driven organisation to provide essential finance leadership during a period of transition, helping to maintain financial stability while supporting ongoing improvements to systems, processes and reporting.  As a result, they are looking for an experienced and practical finance professional who can quickly become a trusted advisor and provide a safe pair of hands during this period.

This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working in purpose-led organisations, values flexibility and autonomy, and takes satisfaction from helping organisations through periods of change.

Why Work Here?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected charity
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Free on-site parking
• Collaborative and friendly team culture
• Varied and hands-on role with real influence
• Opportunity to support and improve finance systems and processes

Job

The role of Interim Finance Manager will give you the opportunity to:

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function during a transition period
• Support the organisation through its current audit process
• Ensure the effective operation and development of the Xero finance system
• Produce management accounts and financial reporting for senior leadership and trustees
• Monitor budgets, cash flow and financial performance
• Support restricted fund accounting and grant reporting requirements
• Review and improve finance processes, controls and reporting structures
• Oversee payroll-related processes and associated reconciliations
• Manage invoice processing and address any outstanding finance backlogs
• Support the preparation of board-level financial information
• Assist with handover planning and documentation to support longer-term finance continuity
• Work closely with senior leaders to provide financial insight and support decision-making

You

As Interim Finance Manager, you will ideally possess the following:

• Strong experience in a finance leadership, finance manager or senior finance role
• Excellent working knowledge of Xero, including implementation, optimisation or troubleshooting experience
• Experience within charities, not-for-profit organisations or organisations with multiple funding streams
• Understanding of restricted funding, grant reporting and charity accounting requirements
• Experience producing management accounts, forecasts and financial reports
• Ability to work independently and confidently in changing environments
• Strong attention to detail and a practical problem-solving approach
• Comfortable improving processes and implementing best practice
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across a small organisation
• Adaptable, approachable and collaborative working style
• Ability to quickly get up to speed and deliver value from day one

Candidates may be qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience. The organisation is focused on finding the right individual with the experience, attitude and values to support them through this important period.

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 opportunity is the right fit 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 partnering with a Glasgow-based organisation to recruit an Interim Payroll Manager on an initial 3-month contract.

This is a business-critical appointment, providing leadership and hands-on support to ensure payroll operations run smoothly. The successful candidate will take ownership of the entire payroll function, working closely with finance, HR and departmental stakeholders to deliver an accurate and timely payroll service.

This role would suit an experienced Payroll Manager who can quickly get up to speed, work independently and confidently manage a complex payroll environment from day one.

Why Work Here?

• Immediate start opportunity
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Competitive hourly rate
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded organisation
• Varied and challenging payroll environment
• Autonomous role with significant responsibility
• Supportive finance leadership team
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a critical period

Job

The role of Interim Payroll Manager will give you the opportunity to:

• Manage the payroll function from end to end
• Prepare and process payroll payment files and associated reconciliations
• Ensure all payroll records, returns and statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Reconcile payroll, PAYE, National Insurance and pension balances
• Liaise closely with HR, finance and departmental managers on payroll matters
• Provide advice on payroll legislation, pensions, taxation and employment-related payroll queries
• Produce payroll reporting and analysis for senior management
• Support payroll system maintenance, upgrades and process improvements
• Provide guidance and support to payroll administration resources as required
• Assist with year-end and audit-related payroll activities

You

As an Interim Payroll Manager, you will ideally possess the following:

• Proven experience managing payroll from start to finish
• Experience operating within a complex payroll environment
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, PAYE, pensions and statutory requirements
• Ability to manage high-volume payroll processing accurately and efficiently
• Experience dealing with a mixture of permanent, part-time and fee-paid workers
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
• Experience working with payroll and finance systems
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the contract

Working Arrangement

This role is offered on a full-time basis for an initial 3-month period.  The position operates on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of approximately three days per week in the office.

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 opportunity is the right fit 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 major international organisation through a period of restructuring.  They’re recruiting for an Accountant on an initial 3-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 & start ASAP.

Why work here?

• Salary 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 partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit a Legal Cashier for its Edinburgh office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team within a respected and growing business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of client and office accounts, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and supporting the delivery of an efficient cashiering function.

This position would suit an experienced Legal Cashier who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy and compliance, and values being part of a collaborative team.

Why Work Here?

• Hybrid working
• Join a well-established and highly respected organisation
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive finance team
• Varied role with exposure to a broad range of legal cashiering activities
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• Modern office environment in Edinburgh
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Stable and successful business with a strong reputation in the market

Job

The role of Legal Cashier will give you the opportunity to be involved with:

• Processing and allocating client and office account receipts
• Reviewing and setting up electronic payments including CHAPS, BACS, Faster Payments and international transfers
• Ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering procedures prior to payment processing
• Managing client and office account transactions including payments, receipts, transfers and bill settlements
• Administering designated client bank accounts and related transactions
• Reviewing cheque requests and ensuring compliance with internal authorisation procedures
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items
• Supporting daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Working closely with partners, fee earners and operational teams on client and firm transactions
• Processing banking activities including cash and cheque deposits
• Calculating and processing client account interest where required
• Maintaining accurate electronic records for audit and regulatory purposes
• Supporting annual audit processes
• Contributing to process improvements and maintaining procedural documentation
• Assisting with ad hoc finance and cashiering duties as required

You

As a Legal Cashier, you will ideally possess the following:

• Previous experience in a Legal Cashier or Cashroom role
• Strong understanding of client and office account transactions
• Knowledge of legal accounting regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience processing high-volume financial transactions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
• Comfortable working with financial systems and banking platforms
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues

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 opportunity is the right fit 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 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.

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 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.