Finance Manager

<p><p><b> Your new company </b></p><p> Based in South Lanarkshire, our client is recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours of work are typically 8am - 4.30pm, but there is real flexibility offered with start and finish times. The organisation offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home done typically, but again, there is flexibility on this. The offices can be accessed by local public transport and there is also on-site parking. </p><p><br><b> Your new role </b></p><p> This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of the company's day-to-day finance operations. Historically, bookkeeping and accounts preparation have been managed externally, with recent changes prompting the business to bring these responsibilities in-house. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate, up-to-date financial records and acting as the central point of contact for the external accountants, who will remain responsible for final accounts sign-off. This position offers genuine scope to shape processes, improve systems, and grow alongside the business. </p><p><br><em><b> Key Responsibilities </b></em></p><ul><li> Collate and prepare all financial information for submission to external accountants </li><li> Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the business </li><li> Manage CIS returns and subcontractor payments </li><li> Oversee supplier management and process payment runs </li><li> Process and manage payroll for circa 20 PAYE employees, ensuring compliance </li><li> Support wider workforce administration (circa 120 including subcontractors)</li><li> Prepare and submit VAT returns </li><li> Produce regular financial reporting for the Director </li><li> Conduct cost analysis, working closely with the Transport Manager </li><li> Ensure ongoing payroll and financial compliance </li></ul><p><b> What you'll need to succeed </b></p><ul><li> Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or finance coordination role </li><li> Strong knowledge of CIS and subcontractor accounting (essential)</li><li> Experience managing payroll and supplier payments </li><li> Confident in preparing VAT returns and supporting reporting processes </li><li> Highly organised with strong attention to detail </li><li> Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of processes </li><li> Proactive mindset with the ability to improve and streamline systems </li></ul><p><b> What you'll get in return </b></p><ul><li> Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment </li><li> The opportunity to shape and develop a finance function from within </li><li> Exposure to all areas of finance in a growing business </li><li> Genuine opportunity for progression as the commercial team expands </li></ul><p><b> What you need to do now </b><br> If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. </p><p> Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk </p>