Management Accountant

Wilkinson Associates are delighted to be working in partnership with a Rosyth-based manufacturing organisation as they look to recruit a Management Accountant to look after the finance function of the site.

The Management Accountant will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and reporting functions as well as business partnering, maintaining strong internal controls, analysis, and statutory compliance.

• Production of monthly management accounts.
• Process accruals, prepayments and journals including accounting for contract revenue and deferred income.
• Post all receipts and payments and produce a weekly cash flow forecast.
• Invoice customers according to contract milestones and maintain the sales ledger.
• Manage payments to suppliers and oversee the purchase ledger.
• Interrogate and extract information from the ERP system to assist with contract reviews and margin performance.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts.
• Produce a monthly Board report with commentary and variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly VAT submissions.
• Oversight of payroll, administered by HR.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers at year end and provide analysis for statutory reporting.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA)
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of contract accounting including valuation of stock and work in progress.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system and/or Sage.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

The role is a site-based position but with great flexibility and a half day on a Friday.