• Implement strategic procurement across the Trust including developing category management plans, undertaking strategic sourcing, working collaboratively on tender processes and subsequent contract management of key suppliers
• Provide procurement support to internal stakeholders at up to and including C-Suite level, offering advice and guidance on sustainable procurement, procurement policy and processes
• Develop strong collaborative working relationships with key suppliers to ensure business critical contracts are delivered as expected, with on-going improvements in value and sustainability over the period of the contract
• Support various Trust-wide projects including the implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Policy and procurement procedures; supplier rationalisation; achieving savings targets and ultimately reducing the Trust's Scope 3 carbon emissions

In order to be successful, it is envisaged that you will be MCIPS accredited, or working towards full accreditation, and have worked in a large, complex project-driven environment.  With excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills, as Procurement Interim you will be able to support a number of key initiatives whilst working collaboratively with a small, focussed and tight-knit team.  As this opportunity is offered on a fixed term contract basis with the client keen to appoint as soon as possible, only candidates who are immediately available or have a short notice period will be considered at this time.

If you are passionate about preserving Scotland's heritage and have a proven ability to add value from a procurement perspective, do not hesitate to get in touch at your earliest convenience for a confidential, non-obligatory conversation.

As Accounting & Business Advisory Director, you will offer leadership and guidance to the team whilst managing and developing your own portfolio of clients.  The client base is broad covering key sectors such as: Agriculture & Farming, Charities, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Property & Construction, Retail, Services plus Start-ups/entrepreneurial businesses.  Your duties as Director will include but not be limited to:

• Act as a "Client Relationship Manager" for a varied and diverse client portfolio
• Have final sign-off for statutory financial statements, corporate tax returns, VAT returns and personal tax returns
• Identify advisory opportunities and co-ordinate advisory work , initiating discussions with clients and bringing in relevant specialists as required
• Contribute to the general operational and strategic direction of the firm
• Coach, mentor and develop more junior staff members, supporting them through formal training and examinations as appropriate
• Prepare proposals, ensuring fees are set at appropriate levels
• Monitor budgets, manage Work in Progress and ensure value-based billing

To be successful in this role, it is envisaged that you will be a fully qualified accountant (CA/ACCA) with at least 10 years' PQE of demonstrable experience of working in an Accounting and/or Business Advisory capacity for a firm of accountants or similar.  You will have a proven track record of managing and developing a team of staff, whilst also possessing excellent client management skills.  It's envisaged that you will be comfortable with business development and be able to win work from new and existing clients.  Well developed IT skills, particularly around Iris, Xero and Excel are taken as a given.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Advisory Manager/Senior Manager to take a "step up" to the next level, or for an existing Director to join a firm offering long-term career development opportunities in a supportive, friendly and meritocratic environment.  The role can be based in either the Peebles or the Tweedbank office near Galashiels with hybrid/flexible working also available.

Gall Robertson is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. 

To find out more, do not hesitate to get in touch for a confidential, informal, non-obligatory conversation with our retained advisor Ivan McGeorge of McGeorge Appointments, who would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in greater detail.

• Own, manage and develop a diverse client portfolio, whilst managing and developing a small team of trainees/accounts seniors
• Develop the relationship with your client - leading client meetings (particularly at year-end), answering any queries the client may have and acting proactively on their behalf
• Oversee and review the production of management accounts, statutory accounts, VAT returns plus corporate and personal tax returns prepared by the accounts seniors in your team; advising your clients as appropriate.  This will include but not be limited to:
  • Provide meaningful interpretation of working capital ratios (for example debtor days)
  • Prepare 3-way cashflow forecasts for projection purposes
  • Explain when prior period adjustments are required and identify the appropriate course of action
  • Prepare and document supporting assumptions, and the rationale to projections and cashflows

To be successful in this role, it is envisaged that you will be a fully qualified accountant with recent experience of working in an accounting and business advisory team for another firm of chartered accountants.  You should have excellent people skills, and be comfortable liaising with senior stakeholders within and outwith the firm.  Experience of coaching/mentoring more junior staff members would be particularly attractive.  

As well as possessing a solid grounding in professional practice, it is anticipated that you will be comfortable with MS Office applications (especially Excel) as well as accounting packages such as Xero.  In addition to an excellent salary and benefits package, the firm offers a superb training facilities, an excellent office and working environment, and a proper hybrid working policy (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).

For a confidential discussion, get in touch at your earliest convenience as the client will interview as soon as suitable candidates become available.