Three Bridges Recruitment partners with a leading manufacturing company with more than 100 years in business, who are looking  for a Finance Administrator in Edinburgh.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays), with the opportunity to purchase additional days
• Flexi hours – with a 3pm finish on a Friday!
• Healthcare cash plan
• Bike to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Staff discounts
• Sharesave – an opportunity to purchase company shares

Job

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

• Coordinate and collaborate with finance colleagues and other departments to handle and resolve accounts receivable related matters appropriately
• Support accounts payable with invoice processing and supplier queries
• Ensure credit control policies and procedures are implemented effectively to minimise credit risk
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers and suppliers whilst effectively resolving queries
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely payments and address any discrepancies promptly

You

As a Finance Administrator you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Strong knowledge of UK finance principles, practices and regulations
• Proficient in using financial software and credit management tools – ERP systems, SAP/Epicor
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial information
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – preferably intermediate Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build good relationships
• Experience in handling a high volume of transactions (desirable)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable)

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 partnering with a renowned legal firm in Edinburgh, who are looking for a Legal Cashier to be part of a collaborative working environment.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Salary: £35,000 per year
• Annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance which is well above the average
• Down-to-earth work environment
• Hybrid working model of 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
• Annual team events

Job

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

• Managing client and firm accounts in accordance with Law Society rules
• Ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations
• Reacting promptly to changing situations and managing daily queries
• Working within a collaborative team setting
• Providing financial reporting and support to legal professionals

You

As a Legal Cashier you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Experience working in legal offices within a high-pressure environment
• In-depth knowledge of Law Society rules
• Proven track record with client accounts and firm accounts
• At least five years of experience in a similar role
• Collegial team player with a good sense of humour
• Client-focused attitude and flexible approach to task management

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 partners with a prestigious house building organisation, who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to be based in Ladybank.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000, depending on experience.
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Friendly and supportive work environment

Job

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

• Conducting reception duties and being a first point of contact for queries
• Processing invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Performing bank reconciliations to ensure financial records are maintained
• Coding invoices to ensure correct allocation to budgets and projects

You

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

• Previous experience in a finance support role
• Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping tasks essential
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in finance software and MS Office, especially Excel, Xero highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant qualifications in finance or accounting are desirable

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.

Legal Cashier - Edinburgh - (25000213)

Description

A fantastic opening for an experienced Legal Account Cashier to assist with the day-to-day functioning of the office cashiers’ team in Edinburgh. 

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working.  Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

Our Legal Account Cashiers service covers all of our UK offices and some international offices too. An individual who likes to be challenged, kept busy and thrives on no two days being the same would flourish in this role!

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Accessing, monitoring and using various electronic banking systems

• Capturing details of receipts into bank accounts, investigating and allocating 

• Posting bank receipts on to our systems to the relevant client file/invoice/location

• Monitoring the central mailbox for requests and queries

• Assisting with bank reconciliations

• Obtaining credit card payments

• Dealing with client funds in accordance with the SRA Rules

• Assisting with auditor queries 

• Processing of transfers between client accounts and business accounts

• Ad hoc duties such as document management and retention

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives while checking that the information is accurate and complete.

You will be working in a busy but supportive team environment, continuously communicating with other team members on daily ongoing transactions. Knowing when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action will be important.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Good knowledge of legal accounting system (preferably Elite 3E) and strong Excel skills

• Good knowledge of internet banking portals

• Good numerical and communication skills

• Ability to deal with high volume of transactions 

• Ability to work to strict deadlines under occasional pressure

• Ability to deliver work to a high standard

• Flexible mindset to changes in the working environment and approach

• An interest in continuous process improvement

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

•    Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
•    Flexible, hybrid working policy
•    Generous bonus scheme
•    Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
•    Holiday exchange scheme
•    Private medical insurance
•    Enhanced parental leave

Three Bridges Recruitment partners with a leading engineering firm to hire an experienced Payroll/Accounts Assistant in the Falkirk area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work in a supportive and friendly team, and be part of a rapidly growing company with clear expansion plans.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to work in an evolving, ambitious organisation

Job

The role of Payroll/Accounts Assistant will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for two companies, including bank uploads for authorisation
• Post purchase invoices accurately
• Create supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Review and reconcile expense nominals
• Check auto-invoicing uploads for accuracy
• Provide general accounts support as required

You

As a Payroll/Accounts Assistant you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Strong experience in payroll processing (essential)
• Experience in accounts payable and general ledger tasks
• Confident with supplier reconciliations and expense analysis
• Robust personality with the ability to communicate clearly and firmly
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience-based competence; qualifications (e.g. AAT) welcome but not required

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.

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering exclusively with one of its clients to recruit a Deputy Finance Director, based in Edinburgh, on a permanent basis.

The organisation spans the commercial and charity sectors, and the role will offer the opportunity for a fully qualified / chartered Accountant to be involved across the whole organisation, contributing to both operational and strategic finance.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Opportunity to work within a diverse, multi-entity charitable and commercial organisation
• Salary of up to £70,000 per annum
• Competitive pension scheme – employer contribution up to 15%
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Flexi-time system with hybrid working options
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• On-site café and employee discount platform
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and optional family healthcare

Job

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

• Preparation of consolidated and individual annual statutory and monthly management accounts
• Leading the budgeting process and contributing to strategic planning
• Meeting internal and external audit requirements and servicing the Group Audit Committee
• Directing and managing the Finance Team, supporting training and knowledge exchange
• Supporting treasury and investment portfolio management
• Managing group banking relationships
• Ensuring compliance with tax, VAT, payroll, pensions, and company/charity law obligations
• Driving improvements in internal financial and procurement systems
• Generating financial assessments for new business opportunities
• Deputising for the Group Finance Director when required

You

As a Deputy Finance Director, you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (essential)
• Significant experience in senior financial roles across commercial and/or charity sectors
• Expertise in FRS102, Charities SORP, and governance best practice
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams
• Proven ability in producing consolidated accounts and leading audits
• Competence in Sage 200 and budgeting software such as Forecast 5
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work strategically with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Comfortable representing the organisation externally

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 currently partnering with a Scottish public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager, based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.

Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of:

• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
• Hybrid working culture - office and home based
• Competitive salary with a potential to extend contract
• Exposure to sustainable procurement practices
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusiveness

Job

The role of Procurement Manager will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Maximising savings and benefits and improving procurement capability
• Procuring goods and services efficiently in line with the Corporate Plan
• Developing collaborative working partnerships
• Ensuring statutory obligations are met
• Reporting to the Head of Procurement and occasionally receiving direction from the Director of Corporate Services
• Delivering a customer-focused approach to continuous improvement

You

As a Procurement Manager, you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Understanding of current Scottish public sector procurement practices is essential, including The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations and The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act
• Extensive procurement experience in a comparable organisation
• Stakeholder management and exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement legislation
• Ability to work in a complex collaborative environment
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financing influencing decisions
• Proven experience in Contract & Supplier Management
• Effective Project and Change Management skills

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 currently working with a forward-thinking company who are based in Edinburgh. This company are looking for an Assistant Accountant for an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract with a strong chance for the role to become permanent.  This is a varied role offering excellent exposure to both transactional & month-end responsibilities, ideal for someone looking to develop their experience across a broad finance remit.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager & wider team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while also supporting key month-end tasks.

Why work here?

This organisation has great selling points, including:

• Salary of up to £35,000
• Hybrid working
• 34 days holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance & online medical services
• High-street discounts

The Job

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Month-End Support – preparing accruals, prepayments & journal adjustments
• Fixed Asset Register – maintaining records & ensuring depreciation is recorded accurately
• Reporting & Analysis – assisting with financial reporting & variance analysis
• Process Improvement – identifying & supporting ways to streamline financial processes
• Accounts Receivable – posting income, raising invoices, chasing outstanding payments
• General Ledger – assisting with journal entries, reconciliations & maintenance of ledger accuracy
• Grants Processing – supporting the administration & financial management of grant funding

You

The role of Assistant Accountant will require an individual with:

• Experience in a similar finance role
• A strong grasp of double-entry bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Confidence using Excel and finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach

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