Job Description

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)

Location:

Fitwise Office, Blackburn House, Seafield, West Lothian (mix of home and office working available)

Responsible to:

Managing Director

Salary:

From 45,000 (dependent on experience)

Closing Date:

19th January 2026 (suitable candidates may be contacted earlier)

First interviews (via Teams):

Monday 26th January 2026 (provisional)

Second interviews (in-person):

TBCFebruary 2026 (provisional)

The Role

This is a hands-on and varied role, responsible for all aspects of financial management across the business and selected client accounts. From producing monthly management accounts to guiding budget setting and ensuring compliance, you'll be a key voice in shaping our financial strategy.

While the primary focus of this role is strategic financial management and reporting, it will also involve hands-on transactional activities such as processing and reviewing financial transactions, reconciliations and ensuring accurate day-to-day accounting operations.

Once familiar with the core workload, this role will transition to include line-management of the finance team (currently four individuals).

Key Responsibilities

Lead all core finance functions: bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, VAT, and reporting

Deliver accurate monthly accounts, cash flow forecasts, and annual budgets

Manage year-end accounts and coordinate external audits

Oversee client finances: budget setting, reporting, and governance compliance

Support strategic planning, pricing, and financial risk management

Collaborate across departments and guide the finance team

Line-manage the finance team (currently 4 people)

What We're Looking For

A fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 4+ years post-qualification experience

Strong technical knowledge in management/statuary accounting and VAT

Experience in SMEs, ideally in professional services, not-for-profit, or events

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain finance clearly to non-finance colleagues

Proficiency in SAGE Line 50 and strong Excel skills

A collaborative, can-do attitude with attention to detail

Company overview

We are a specialist company providing tailored association management, secretariat services, and event delivery to a portfolio of UK and international membership organisations. As a trusted partner to professional associations, we offer strategic, operational, and logistical support -- including finance, governance, membership, marketing, and event management. With a close-knit team of 30 professionals, we are proud of our reputation for reliability, service excellence, and sector insight.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and help shape the future of the business.

Working Environment

Based at our head office in Bathgate, this role offers a supportive, friendly working environment with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in a growing company. Occasional offsite client meetings may be required.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented at Fitwise Management Ltd., including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

Interview process:

Suitable candidates will be invited for an initial interview via Teams. This will take no longer than 20 mins. Second-stage interviews will then take place face-to-face at the Fitwise offices in Seafield near Bathgate.

STRICLY NO AGENCY ENQUIRIES ON THIS OCCASION

The office location is not well served by public transport (postcode EH47 7AQ). While the office is on a bus route, access can be tricky, and we encourage candidates to take this into consideration. There is plenty of free parking available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bathgate EH47 7AQ