Management Accountant - Able Bridge Recruitment : Job Details

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with one of Scotland`s most iconic organisations in the recruitment of a management accountant on a 9 - 12 month fixed term contract.

Benefits include but are not limited to;Generous holiday entitlementPension plan that is significantly hirer than averageFlexible working/family friendly policiesLearning and development opportunitiesVarious well being schemes and assistance programmes

The management accounting vacancy has come about due to a process and procedure upgrade/change programme which has resulted in a member of the team being seconded to the programme.

The role reports into the senior financial controller who is the second most senior member of the finance team. You will work closely with a team of accountants and in particular the management accounts team where your remit will be to aid the organisation in the production of retrospective management accounts and management accounts moving forwards.

The ResponsibilitiesThe purpose of this role is to support the organisation in the timely production of monthly management accounts, work with stakeholders within the business in managing budgets and supporting the smooth running of the accounting team.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;Maintain and develop the Finance coding structure in an ERP environment.Maintain and develop the suite of management accounts reports.Prepare monthly management accounts including variance analysis, full commentary, balance sheet and cashflow.Ensure monthly management reporting model and formats reflect current needs and ongoing operational changes. Investigate variances within monthly Management Accounts and liaise with Budget Holders to obtain explanations where necessary.Liaise with budget holders to obtain forward forecasting information for inclusion in the management accounts.Create and process journals in the ERP system.Contribute to the continuing development and improvement of the financial management reporting system.Attend regular meetings with budget holders to ensure that procedures and good practice are being implemented.Support budget managers in specific management accounting tasks including the production of business cases and where necessary support the preparation of bid documentation for project funds.Complete statutory forms that necessitate the inclusion of costing data.Assist in the preparation of the statutory accounts.Co-ordinate preparation of Finance Department procedures and ensure that procedures reflect current and good practice.

The RequirementsWe are seeking a professionally qualified accountant who has a wealth of experience of working within a highly complex and fast moving environment. Whilst we are primarily looking for a technical skill set, we are also looking at an individual who has a strong business partnering/commercial mindset and approach. You will be working with stakeholders across the organisation and will be expected to be able to build strong working relationships with these colleagues. Attention to detail, strong communication competencies and interpersonal skills are essential in being successful in this role.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.

COVID19 statement Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be based in the office on a blended working model, the model that we are working with is 20% in the office and 80% working at home, however this may change and you may be expected to work more often in the office. If, however, applicants wish to work longer in the office the option is available to them.