Management Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1750759868
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, UK
Summary: The Management Accountant role is a hybrid position within a leading professional services firm located in Edinburgh, requiring an experienced individual to join a high-performing finance team. The role involves preparing management accounts, designing management reports, and providing financial insights to support decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and stakeholders to enhance financial systems and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where contributions are valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis
- Design and sustain a robust set of management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Deliver actionable financial insights through thorough data analysis and interpretation
- Review and validate ledger entries to uphold the accuracy and reliability of financial records
- Contribute to the enhancement and optimisation of financial systems and reporting capabilities
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns, maintaining all necessary supporting schedules and documentation
- Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Lead the external audit process
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within professional services
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with proven ability to manage complex data sets
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Edinburgh City Centre (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000+ DOE
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a leading professional services firm, based in the heart of Edinburgh. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, modern, and supportive environment where your contributions will play a pivotal role in the operational and financial efficiency of the business. This is a hands-on and varied role where you’ll work closely with senior management and other key stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis
- Design and sustain a robust set of management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making
- Deliver actionable financial insights through thorough data analysis and interpretation
- Review and validate ledger entries to uphold the accuracy and reliability of financial records
- Contribute to the enhancement and optimisation of financial systems and reporting capabilities
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT returns, maintaining all necessary supporting schedules and documentation
- Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Lead the external audit process
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within professional services
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with proven ability to manage complex data sets
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Please send your CV to Ashlene McFadden, via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.