Three Bridges Recruitment are supporting a Glasgow based public sector body with the recruitment of an Audit Manager. This is a specialist role, where you’ll lead key ICT, data and cyber assurance work across one of Scotland’s largest and most complex public bodies.  You’ll manage a small team, partner with senior officers, and play a central part in delivering high-quality audit activity across major digital programmes, including the transition to a new ERP system. Experience in ICT audit, cyber security or data analytics will be especially valuable given the scale and technical breadth of the work you’ll oversee.

Why Work Here?

This role offers influence, variety, & the chance to contribute to the fabric of public life.  You’ll:

• Join a highly regarded team, seen as a trusted partner by senior leaders
• Join a collaborative, supportive culture with leaders who prioritise development, wellbeing & balance
• Join a department where every day is different, no repetitive cycles, no siloed work
• Have a chance to see the tangible benefit of your work in the city around you
• Gain rotational exposure across the wider organisation, offering mobility and progression
• Get hybrid working, with flexibility built on trust
• Secure a Defined Benefit Pension
• Have generous annual leave – 39.5 days
• Stability rarely found elsewhere

Job

You’ll take ownership of delivering high-quality internal audit work:

• Leading and developing a team of auditors and trainee auditors
• Planning, allocating and delivering a complex audit portfolio (c. 30–40 audits a year)
• Managing ICT, data and cyber-related audit activity, including assurance for major systems 
• Supporting the organisations shift towards data analytics and whole population testing
• Undertaking complex audit work and investigations, including fraud and theft cases
• Reviewing work to ensure clarity, accuracy and high standards
• Preparing reports for senior officers, committees and external stakeholders
• Representing Internal Audit at governance groups & security working groups
• Working constructively with IT service providers
• Providing assurance and insight on the implementation of a new ERP system
• Supporting continuous improvement across the wider Internal Audit function

You

You will bring:

• Full CCAB qualification or full membership of CIIA is essential 
• Strong public sector understanding, local government, NHS, central government or other politically influenced bodies
• You don’t need management experience, there will be support for you to build this
• Awareness of ICT assurance, cyber security controls or data analytics
• Confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Sound judgement, objectivity and integrity
• The ability to analyse information, make decisions and work independently
• A supportive leadership style, able to coach, guide and develop auditors and trainees

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.

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.

Three Bridges Recruitment are recruiting exclusively for a Head of Finance to join our clients’ Senior Management Team. This is a critical role leading their Finance Department, with responsibility for shaping strategy, driving performance, and ensuring strong governance across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and Qualified finance professional to take on a senior leadership role where your impact will be felt across the whole organisation, and the communities they serve.

Why work here?

• A leadership role within a values-driven organisation
• Be part of the Senior Management Team shaping strategy & performance
• 35 hours per week, with an early finish on a Friday
• Hybrid working model
• Salary of £59,000
• Opportunity to influence and deliver real change across services
• Build strong partnerships with a variety of bodies
• Play a pivotal role in making a difference to people, businesses & communities

Job

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

• Leading and managing the Finance Department, ensuring robust systems and compliance
• Providing expert financial advice to the Managing Director, Board of Trustees & senior colleagues
• Managing financial planning, annual accounts, treasury, pensions & risk management
• Carrying out the role of Company Secretary and governance lead
• Producing clear reporting for internal & external stakeholders, including funders
• Identifying efficiency, improvement and savings opportunities
• Leading change and continuous improvement across all financial functions
• Building effective partnerships internally and externally

You

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

• Qualified Accountant - Essential
• Proven experience at senior/strategic finance level
• Strong technical expertise in financial planning, reporting, treasury & risk management
• Experience managing finance teams and driving service improvement
• Commercially aware, able to apply principles in a not-for-profit setting
• Resilient, decisive and adaptable with strong leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage complex funding arrangements
• Confident communicator, able to influence and advise at Board level
• Experience in the public, voluntary or charity sector is 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.