Financial Manager

Anderson Bell Christie are an employee‑owned business located in Glasgow’s West End. We are an award‑winning architecture practice whose ideas are based onour work around community, participation and sustainability.

We are a hybrid office and offer agile working to balance the needs of the business and the employee owners.

We are seeking a Financial Manager to join our management team.

They will work alongside our bookkeeper, our project teams and the Directors.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Balance Sheet and Bank reconciliation
• Cashflow forecasts
• Forecasting and prediction of future trends
• Providing advice on financial strategy
• Developing process improvements
• Preparation of annual budgets and interim reforecasts
• Margin analysis / income accounting knowledge
• Liaise with accountants to prepare end of year accounts
• Ensure compliance with external reporting requirements
• Liaise with Companies House and HMRC
• Weekly feedback to management
• Analysis of project accounts and support to project teams
• Payroll preparation and submission including PAYE, Pensions and Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Support Insurance renewal
• Grant claim calculations and submission
• Provide financial support for project bid submissions
• Oversee Invoicing and Credit Control processes
• Creating clear monthly reports and presenting to Employee Owners
• Knowledge transfer and CPD

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) or another recognised financial qualification may be considered.
• A minimum of 3-5 years management accounts experience post qualification.
• Knowledge and experience of Sage Accounting and Payroll or similar packages.
• Knowledge and experience of Deltek PIM or similar project information management packages.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office – strong excel skills.
• Sound understanding of a professional practice, delivering project-based commissions as part of long-term contracts.
• Competence in internal financial planning and reporting; and maintenance of a strong control environment.
• Reporting to the senior level of an organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and maintain excellent working relationships.

• Well-developed analytical and numerical skills.
• High attention to detail and an analytical approach to your work with consistent results.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Excellent communicator who can explain financial and accounting principles and issues clearly and coherently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Can guide and manage a team to complete tasks with varying deadlines.
• Energy and enthusiasm for your work.
• An investigative nature - enjoys problem-solving and finding solutions.
• Highly self-motivated and thrives when working to deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient through change.
• Commitment to the principals of employee ownership.

Anderson Bell Christie promote a positive work / life balance.

The Financial Manager will join the management structure as an employee owner.

All employees have an equal ownership of the business (the John Lewis model).We reflect our values in our approach to balancing work and home life, employee owners:

• Can choose the hours they work, around the core hours of 10am – 4pm
• Work a reduced day on a Friday, the office closes at 5pm
• Work in a hybrid format, all employee owners have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the week
• Start with 35 days leave, which will increase in line with our policy to 40 days

Anderson Bell Christie are offering a salary range of £50k to £55k, based on relevant experience.

Our company structure allows us to offer tax free bonuses each year up to £3,600.00, to all employee owners.

There is opportunity for personal development and career progression based on success in the role.