At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial transactions, prepare accounts, and support strategic decisions.
- Company: Dynamic finance team in a hybrid working environment.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £35,000, enhanced leave, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth with flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Join a proactive team and make a real impact on financial strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
About the Role
The Finance Manager will provide accurate and timely financial information to support the strategic decisions of the business. The role requires a proven track record of maintaining effective financial controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and company policies. You will work in a hybrid environment with at least one full day in the office each week.
Responsibilities
- Process all financial transactions accurately using the partial exemption VAT basis.
- Prepare accurate, timely management accounts and support the year‑end audit process.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Maintain effective financial controls and provide constructive feedback to improve internal processes.
- Provide timely financial information to support strategic decisions.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in accounting and processing financial transactions.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and processes.
- Experience with Iplicit (or similar accounts package) and Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self‑motivated, proactive thinker, problem‑solver with attention to detail.
- Experience leading budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Place of Work
Hybrid working with at least one full day in the office each week. The office is located at Laurie Liddell Clubhouse, 42 Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LL.
Salary and Benefits
- Starting salary of £35,000 (pro rata).
- Enhanced statutory benefits.
- Hybrid working.
- Extra five days of annual leave after five full years' service (pro rata).
- Death in Service x 2.
- Qualified group pension scheme with employer match up to 6% of salary.
Working hours
- Full time: 37 hours per week.
- Part time: minimum 30 hours per week.
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Leave and Public Holidays
- Annual leave: 25 days pro rata, increasing to 30 days after five years' service.
- Public holidays: 10.5 days pro rata.
Travel and Subsistence
May be required to travel within Scotland and occasionally in the UK. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed at current rates.
Probationary Period
Three‑month probation before appointment confirmation.
Notice
Two‑month notice period after satisfactory completion of probation.
Finance Manager employer: UK Sport
As a Finance Manager at our Edinburgh office, you will thrive in a supportive hybrid work environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, enhanced benefits, and a culture that prioritises employee well-being, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your role while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
