Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location: Stonehouse

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a proactive finance professional looking to make a tangible impact on operational success? Morgan McKinley are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for their next Management Accountant.

In this vital role, you won't just crunch the numbers, you will translate them into actionable strategy. You will own the month-end process, drive robust financial controls, and act as a trusted business partner.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, managing a seamless month-end close to deliver timely reporting packs with clear commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Act as the dedicated finance point of contact for operational teams; attend weekly performance reviews to present financial results in a practical, non-financial manner that drives continuous improvement.
• Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior years to identify key cost drivers, while supporting the team through financially robust Capex approval processes aligned with business priorities.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, conduct monthly control account reconciliations, and lead year-end audit liaison to ensure airtight financial governance.
• Optimise ERP, utilise advanced Excel capabilities to improve data efficiency, and actively support the development and training of a trainee accountant.

Knowledge and Experience

• Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Strong management accounting background with proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations, paired with the excellent communication skills required to challenge and influence operational stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel user with strong experience utilising major ERP systems.