Meraki Talent is currently recruiting for an Accounting & Advisory Manager on behalf of an established accountancy practice offering a highly flexible working arrangement. This opportunity will suit an experienced practice accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing the delivery of accounting services and providing practical advice to owner-managed businesses, and is comfortable working fully remote. The Role: Working within the firm's Accounting & Business Advisory service line, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounting services and supporting the development of junior colleagues. Responsibilities are expected to include: Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients. Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts and management accounts. Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building relationships, and providing ongoing accounting and business advice. Reviewing work prepared by junior team members, providing technical guidance and supporting their development. Managing workflow, deadlines, and the overall quality of client deliverables. What's on Offer? Fully remote working, with office attendance once per quarter in Scotland. Flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with a preference for Scotland. An established client portfolio and varied accounting and advisory responsibilities. Opportunities to develop client relationships and take ownership of your work. The chance to remain in practice without the requirement for regular office attendance. Interested? For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, the firm, and the wider package available, please contact Dean Gorrie at Meraki Talent.
Nov 06, 2026
Full time
Meraki Talent is currently recruiting for an Accounting & Advisory Manager on behalf of an established accountancy practice offering a highly flexible working arrangement. This opportunity will suit an experienced practice accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing the delivery of accounting services and providing practical advice to owner-managed businesses, and is comfortable working fully remote. The Role: Working within the firm's Accounting & Business Advisory service line, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounting services and supporting the development of junior colleagues. Responsibilities are expected to include: Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients. Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts and management accounts. Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building relationships, and providing ongoing accounting and business advice. Reviewing work prepared by junior team members, providing technical guidance and supporting their development. Managing workflow, deadlines, and the overall quality of client deliverables. What's on Offer? Fully remote working, with office attendance once per quarter in Scotland. Flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with a preference for Scotland. An established client portfolio and varied accounting and advisory responsibilities. Opportunities to develop client relationships and take ownership of your work. The chance to remain in practice without the requirement for regular office attendance. Interested? For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, the firm, and the wider package available, please contact Dean Gorrie at Meraki Talent.
An opportunity to develop beyond bookkeeping Meraki Talent is working with a well-established independent accountancy firm in Paisley that is looking to welcome an experienced Bookkeeper to its team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys bookkeeping, working with businesses and building lasting client relationships, but who would also welcome the chance to develop their skills and take on more responsibility over time. The firm has an established client base and a leadership team with ambitious plans for the future. Alongside its traditional accounting services, the business is developing its wider advisory offering, creating opportunities for individuals who want to broaden their experience. The Role Working with a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, your responsibilities would include: Managing day-to-day bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients. Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts. Preparing and submitting VAT returns. Supporting clients with their accounting systems and financial information. Building strong relationships with clients and responding to their queries. Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met. Working closely with experienced colleagues and Partners. Opportunities to Develop One of the most appealing aspects of this position is the opportunity to develop beyond traditional bookkeeping. For someone interested in progressing, the firm can provide exposure to more complex accounting work, gradually building your knowledge and confidence with the support of experienced colleagues. About You Ideally, you will bring: Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice. A good understanding of VAT and financial record keeping. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Confidence communicating with clients. A positive attitude and an interest in developing your accounting knowledge. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an established independent practice with a loyal client base, experienced Partners and a genuine commitment to developing its people. Interested in finding out more? Contact Meraki Talent for a confidential conversation about the opportunity and how it could fit your experience and future career plans.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
An opportunity to develop beyond bookkeeping Meraki Talent is working with a well-established independent accountancy firm in Paisley that is looking to welcome an experienced Bookkeeper to its team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys bookkeeping, working with businesses and building lasting client relationships, but who would also welcome the chance to develop their skills and take on more responsibility over time. The firm has an established client base and a leadership team with ambitious plans for the future. Alongside its traditional accounting services, the business is developing its wider advisory offering, creating opportunities for individuals who want to broaden their experience. The Role Working with a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, your responsibilities would include: Managing day-to-day bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients. Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts. Preparing and submitting VAT returns. Supporting clients with their accounting systems and financial information. Building strong relationships with clients and responding to their queries. Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met. Working closely with experienced colleagues and Partners. Opportunities to Develop One of the most appealing aspects of this position is the opportunity to develop beyond traditional bookkeeping. For someone interested in progressing, the firm can provide exposure to more complex accounting work, gradually building your knowledge and confidence with the support of experienced colleagues. About You Ideally, you will bring: Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice. A good understanding of VAT and financial record keeping. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Confidence communicating with clients. A positive attitude and an interest in developing your accounting knowledge. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an established independent practice with a loyal client base, experienced Partners and a genuine commitment to developing its people. Interested in finding out more? Contact Meraki Talent for a confidential conversation about the opportunity and how it could fit your experience and future career plans.
Meraki Accountancy & Finance's market-leading client is looking to appoint a Management Accountant on an initial 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to make a real impact within a high-performing finance function. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders, providing valuable financial insight and commercial guidance while playing a key role in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. The role also offers the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements and shape how finance supports the wider business. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts to challenging deadlines, including detailed commentary and analysis of variances. Prepare the monthly management reporting pack, providing clear financial insights to support business decision-making. Work closely with the Head of Finance throughout the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Support finance colleagues during the annual external audit. Act as a finance business partner to budget holders, providing sound financial advice, guidance and challenge. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and add value to the wider finance function. Experience & Qualifications: ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant. Strong experience in financial analysis and management accounting. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and explain financial information clearly to budget holders and non-finance stakeholders. Proven ability to work effectively to challenging month-end deadlines. Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and commercially focused approach. Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements would be advantageous. What's on Offer: £50,000-£55,000 salary Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days remote Flexible benefits package Initial 12-month contract
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Meraki Accountancy & Finance's market-leading client is looking to appoint a Management Accountant on an initial 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to make a real impact within a high-performing finance function. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders, providing valuable financial insight and commercial guidance while playing a key role in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. The role also offers the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements and shape how finance supports the wider business. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts to challenging deadlines, including detailed commentary and analysis of variances. Prepare the monthly management reporting pack, providing clear financial insights to support business decision-making. Work closely with the Head of Finance throughout the annual budgeting and forecasting process. Support finance colleagues during the annual external audit. Act as a finance business partner to budget holders, providing sound financial advice, guidance and challenge. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information. Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and add value to the wider finance function. Experience & Qualifications: ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant. Strong experience in financial analysis and management accounting. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and explain financial information clearly to budget holders and non-finance stakeholders. Proven ability to work effectively to challenging month-end deadlines. Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and commercially focused approach. Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements would be advantageous. What's on Offer: £50,000-£55,000 salary Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days remote Flexible benefits package Initial 12-month contract
Meraki Accountancy & Finance is representing a market-leading client based in the heart of Glasgow who are looking to add a Director of Accounting & Regulatory Policy. This is a high-profile senior leadership opportunity with a global firm, offering the chance to influence decisions that directly impact financial reporting, capital, liquidity, regulatory standing and business strategy. The role has a global remit and enterprise-wide accountability, partnering with senior leadership on complex accounting and regulatory matters and playing a key role in shaping the organisation's response to evolving standards and regulation. Key Responsibilities: Provide senior leadership and independent advice on accounting and regulatory policy matters with significant financial, regulatory and reputational impact. Lead on complex IFRS and US GAAP interpretation, acting as a senior escalation point for significant transactions, structural changes and judgement-heavy accounting issues. Own the global GAAP horizon-scanning agenda, assessing emerging developments and translating them into clear business impact, risks and recommendations. Provide policy leadership across Basel III, PRA rules and supervisory guidance, covering capital, leverage, liquidity and regulatory disclosures. Advise senior stakeholders on the regulatory and accounting implications of strategic initiatives, balance sheet changes and evolving business models. Represent Policy on major Firm programmes, steering committees and governance forums, influencing outcomes where accounting or regulatory judgement is critical. Build strong relationships across Finance, Risk, Legal, Treasury and business teams, providing advice while maintaining appropriate independent challenge and governance. Lead and develop team members within the centre of excellence, with responsibility for performance, talent development, succession planning and building future policy capability. Experience required: Qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in IFRS and/or US GAAP and a solid understanding of prudential regulation. Proven experience providing senior-level accounting and/or regulatory policy advice on complex, high-impact matters. Strong understanding of enterprise risk, governance and regulatory expectations, with the ability to apply sound judgement in ambiguous situations. Experience influencing senior stakeholders at Managing Director level, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical policy into commercial, financial and Firm-wide outcomes. Experience leading or contributing to large-scale accounting or regulatory change programmes. Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge and drive decisions. On offer: Market leading salary Hybrid working Flexible benefits Annual bonus
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Meraki Accountancy & Finance is representing a market-leading client based in the heart of Glasgow who are looking to add a Director of Accounting & Regulatory Policy. This is a high-profile senior leadership opportunity with a global firm, offering the chance to influence decisions that directly impact financial reporting, capital, liquidity, regulatory standing and business strategy. The role has a global remit and enterprise-wide accountability, partnering with senior leadership on complex accounting and regulatory matters and playing a key role in shaping the organisation's response to evolving standards and regulation. Key Responsibilities: Provide senior leadership and independent advice on accounting and regulatory policy matters with significant financial, regulatory and reputational impact. Lead on complex IFRS and US GAAP interpretation, acting as a senior escalation point for significant transactions, structural changes and judgement-heavy accounting issues. Own the global GAAP horizon-scanning agenda, assessing emerging developments and translating them into clear business impact, risks and recommendations. Provide policy leadership across Basel III, PRA rules and supervisory guidance, covering capital, leverage, liquidity and regulatory disclosures. Advise senior stakeholders on the regulatory and accounting implications of strategic initiatives, balance sheet changes and evolving business models. Represent Policy on major Firm programmes, steering committees and governance forums, influencing outcomes where accounting or regulatory judgement is critical. Build strong relationships across Finance, Risk, Legal, Treasury and business teams, providing advice while maintaining appropriate independent challenge and governance. Lead and develop team members within the centre of excellence, with responsibility for performance, talent development, succession planning and building future policy capability. Experience required: Qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in IFRS and/or US GAAP and a solid understanding of prudential regulation. Proven experience providing senior-level accounting and/or regulatory policy advice on complex, high-impact matters. Strong understanding of enterprise risk, governance and regulatory expectations, with the ability to apply sound judgement in ambiguous situations. Experience influencing senior stakeholders at Managing Director level, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical policy into commercial, financial and Firm-wide outcomes. Experience leading or contributing to large-scale accounting or regulatory change programmes. Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge and drive decisions. On offer: Market leading salary Hybrid working Flexible benefits Annual bonus
Meraki Accountancy & Finance's city centre based client are looking to add an Internal Audit Specialist to the team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and leading assurance coverage of the business. Key duties of the role include: Identify, assess and prioritise key risks across relevant business and functional areas, considering the potential impact on the firm's operations, clients, regulatory obligations and control environment. Develop and execute risk-based audit and assurance activity, ensuring appropriate scope, testing and documentation is undertaken to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls. Lead and participate in a range of assurance activities, including internal audits, continuous monitoring, thematic reviews and control assessments, providing independent and objective challenge across the business. Evaluate the effectiveness of the control environment, identifying control weaknesses, emerging risks and areas where processes or controls could be strengthened. Plan and deliver audit engagements from scoping and risk assessment through to fieldwork, issue identification, reporting and closure. Perform detailed testing of business processes and key controls, reviewing supporting documentation, analysing data and challenging evidence provided by control owners. Identify control deficiencies and assess the associated risk and potential impact, ensuring findings are clearly articulated and supported by robust evidence. Prepare clear and concise audit findings, recommendations, and reports for senior management, highlighting key risks, root causes and opportunities for improvement. Experience required: ICAS / ACCA Qualified with one years' experience working in an internal audit function. Understanding of business line and key regulations relevant to investment management Strong understanding of audit principles Excellent written and verbal communication skills On offer Market leading salary Performance related bonus Hybrid working of 3/2 Flexible benefits
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Meraki Accountancy & Finance's city centre based client are looking to add an Internal Audit Specialist to the team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing and leading assurance coverage of the business. Key duties of the role include: Identify, assess and prioritise key risks across relevant business and functional areas, considering the potential impact on the firm's operations, clients, regulatory obligations and control environment. Develop and execute risk-based audit and assurance activity, ensuring appropriate scope, testing and documentation is undertaken to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls. Lead and participate in a range of assurance activities, including internal audits, continuous monitoring, thematic reviews and control assessments, providing independent and objective challenge across the business. Evaluate the effectiveness of the control environment, identifying control weaknesses, emerging risks and areas where processes or controls could be strengthened. Plan and deliver audit engagements from scoping and risk assessment through to fieldwork, issue identification, reporting and closure. Perform detailed testing of business processes and key controls, reviewing supporting documentation, analysing data and challenging evidence provided by control owners. Identify control deficiencies and assess the associated risk and potential impact, ensuring findings are clearly articulated and supported by robust evidence. Prepare clear and concise audit findings, recommendations, and reports for senior management, highlighting key risks, root causes and opportunities for improvement. Experience required: ICAS / ACCA Qualified with one years' experience working in an internal audit function. Understanding of business line and key regulations relevant to investment management Strong understanding of audit principles Excellent written and verbal communication skills On offer Market leading salary Performance related bonus Hybrid working of 3/2 Flexible benefits
Meraki Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading client based on the outskirts of Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful firm undergoing a sustained period of growth. The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial management, driving compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on position that will evolve as the business expands, offering a rare opportunity to shape processes, build a finance team, and enhance systems from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth plans and commercial objectives. Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance. Lead the preparation of the annual budget, monitor performance, and analyse financial data to support key decision-making. Act as a business partner to non-finance stakeholders, providing insight and challenge. Build, streamline, and maintain effective financial processes, systems, and internal controls. Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team. Experience Required ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME environment. Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels. What's on Offer Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Flexible benefits package
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Meraki Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading client based on the outskirts of Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Financial Controller. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful firm undergoing a sustained period of growth. The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial management, driving compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on position that will evolve as the business expands, offering a rare opportunity to shape processes, build a finance team, and enhance systems from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth plans and commercial objectives. Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance. Lead the preparation of the annual budget, monitor performance, and analyse financial data to support key decision-making. Act as a business partner to non-finance stakeholders, providing insight and challenge. Build, streamline, and maintain effective financial processes, systems, and internal controls. Lead, mentor, and develop the transactional finance team. Experience Required ICAS / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience. Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME environment. Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels. What's on Offer Competitive salary Performance-related bonus Flexible benefits package
Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the appointment of a Management Accountant on a permanent basis paying up to £75k p.a. The Company Operating within a specialist manufacturing environment, our client has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and diversification. Following continued growth and investment, the business is embarking on a significant systems and process improvement programme, creating an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join the finance team and make a tangible impact. The Role Reporting into Senior Management, this position offers a broad and varied remit with significant exposure to operational stakeholders across the business. A key focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, taking ownership of the costing framework and helping develop robust processes that support commercial decision-making and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation and development of the costing module within a new ERP system Develop and maintain accurate product costing methodologies across the business Analyse production costs, margins and inventory performance to support decision-making Prepare monthly management accounts and associated financial reporting Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Provide meaningful analysis and business performance insights to senior management Partner with operational stakeholders across production, purchasing and supply chain functions Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and business processes Support capital expenditure appraisals and investment decisions Contribute to wider finance and continuous improvement projects Why Apply? Salary £50k - £75k depending on experience and interview Clear progression path to Finance Director Stable and successful manufacturing business Significant involvement in a major ERP implementation project Opportunity to influence business performance and decision-making Broad commercial role with strong operational exposure Supportive and collaborative culture Non corporate Regular away days Stable team Candidate Profile Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ICAS Previous management accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Strong costing and cost accounting experience Experience developing or enhancing costing processes and methodologies Exposure to ERP systems and finance system implementations would be highly advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Ability to partner effectively with operational and non-finance teams Next Steps If interested in this opportunity, or indeed finance opportunities in general, please apply and reach out to Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the appointment of a Management Accountant on a permanent basis paying up to £75k p.a. The Company Operating within a specialist manufacturing environment, our client has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and diversification. Following continued growth and investment, the business is embarking on a significant systems and process improvement programme, creating an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join the finance team and make a tangible impact. The Role Reporting into Senior Management, this position offers a broad and varied remit with significant exposure to operational stakeholders across the business. A key focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, taking ownership of the costing framework and helping develop robust processes that support commercial decision-making and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation and development of the costing module within a new ERP system Develop and maintain accurate product costing methodologies across the business Analyse production costs, margins and inventory performance to support decision-making Prepare monthly management accounts and associated financial reporting Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes Provide meaningful analysis and business performance insights to senior management Partner with operational stakeholders across production, purchasing and supply chain functions Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and business processes Support capital expenditure appraisals and investment decisions Contribute to wider finance and continuous improvement projects Why Apply? Salary £50k - £75k depending on experience and interview Clear progression path to Finance Director Stable and successful manufacturing business Significant involvement in a major ERP implementation project Opportunity to influence business performance and decision-making Broad commercial role with strong operational exposure Supportive and collaborative culture Non corporate Regular away days Stable team Candidate Profile Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ICAS Previous management accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Strong costing and cost accounting experience Experience developing or enhancing costing processes and methodologies Exposure to ERP systems and finance system implementations would be highly advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Ability to partner effectively with operational and non-finance teams Next Steps If interested in this opportunity, or indeed finance opportunities in general, please apply and reach out to Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent.
