Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a PE backed business to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or QBE accountant to develop their skill set and add value to a growing business. The Assistant Management Accountant will analyse financial data to provide insights that support business profitability and growth.

Ideally, this role would suit a part qualified/QBE accountant with a proven track record in sales margin analysis, variance analysis on forecast vs budget and communicating financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Job Opportunity: Assistant Management Accountant (Hybrid)

Location: Grangemouth (Hybrid Working – 2 Days Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sales and margin analysis, identifying variances from forecasts and addressing live issues
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and inventory review/control.
• Support the creation of the annual budget and updates to forecasts
• Partner with Regional Directors, providing timely and relevant financial insights
• Forecast supplier and customer rebates, and calculate standards for manufacturing cost recoveries
• Produce analysis packs on the performance of business units, regions, and branches
• Submit monthly results and rolling forecasts to Group FP&A

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in management accounting or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial data analysis
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Navision, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to a rapidly changing environment

Renumeration

• Up to £40k - study support available for the right candidate

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic environment. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to the company's growth and success, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.