Finance manager

Girvan
Hays
Finance manager
Posted: 15 June
The role

Finance Manager

Employer Location South Ayrshire, Scotland, Girvan Salary - per annum + Up to 65000 plus bonus Closing date 6 Jul 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

Job Details

The Opportunity

We're working with a £67m turnover business to appoint a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance and lead the day-to-day finance function. This role is well-suited to a hands-on, detail-oriented qualified accountant who enjoys a transactional and operational finance environment, combined with team leadership and business partnering.
Key Responsibilities

  • Finance Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing Accounts Payable and Receivable processes
  • Manage month-end close activities and ensure accuracy across the nominal ledger
  • Oversee payroll submissions, employee benefits, and statutory requirements (including P11Ds)
  • Take ownership of the debtor book and ensure credit/payment terms are correctly maintained
  • Financial Reporting & Control
  • Produce monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and analysis packs
  • Ensure strong internal controls and reconciliation of all control accounts
  • Submit VAT returns, statutory surveys, and maintain compliance with reporting requirements
  • Support banking covenant reporting and external audits
  • Business Partnering & Operational Support
  • Partner with production and maintenance teams to review performance and identify improvements
  • Contribute to operational and strategic decision-making through timely financial insight
  • Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement efficiencies across systems, processes, and reporting (including Sage usage)
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
  • Audit & Compliance
  • Manage the annual audit process and ensure full regulatory compliance


    • About You

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with minimum 3 years' PQE
  • Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior accounting role, including team management
  • Strong technical and systems skills (particularly Sage and Excel)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to business partner across departments
  • Analytical, detail-focused, and proactive in delivering improvements


    • Additional Information

  • Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the Girvan office
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Retained assignment, ensuring a focused and streamlined recruitment process

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    Company

    At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

    From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

    So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.

    So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.

    We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Credit Control
  • Part-Qualified Accountant
  • Payroll
  • Public Practice Accounting
  • Public Services Accounting
  • Senior Finance – Qualified
  • Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
  • Tax & Treasury

    • You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.

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