Finance Manager, 6 Month FTC

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

Finance Manager overseeing day-to-day financial operations at CT Accountants Advisors. Collaborating with CFO and supporting business leaders while managing internal finance reporting.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, compliance with accounting standards, and proficiency in financial reporting and analysis. Strong capability in building relationships with client-facing teams and supporting operational improvements.

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Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA)Financial ManagementExcel ModellingAdvance APS Practice Management SystemCredit Control

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting AdjustmentsBalance Sheet ReconciliationStatutory ReportingVAT Return Preparation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsBusiness PartneringCollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelXero

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACACIMA

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsOperational DeliveryFinance Team ManagementClient Facing TeamsChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operational responsibility for internal finance team and reporting, and managing finance team priorities
Compliance with accounting standards and efficient operational delivery of tasks
Supervise and develop the finance assistant to deliver accurate processing and support with monthly accounting tasks
Prepare monthly reporting pack including all accounting adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations
Become the go to expert for the business practice management system (APS Advance)
Inform decision making by supporting client facing teams with departmental and business data/information
Develop strong supportive relationships with client facing teams and operational support function
Credit control – ensuring our customers are paying on time
Quarterly group VAT return
Supporting with year end consolidated statutory reporting
Support CFO with change and business improvement projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred
Strong commercial and financial management background
Excellent communication and business partnering skills
Strong analytical and Excel modelling capability
High level of ownership, collaboration and adaptability
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, and Xero
Working knowledge of Advance APS or other practice management systems would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working model
Opportunities for professional development