Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a family-owned, growing, FMCG business to appoint a newly created Management Accountant position in Uddingston.

The business's turnover has grown by 60% in the last 4 years and as a result, this new role has been created to drive the operational performance of the business through providing financial analysis to senior stakeholders.

The Role:

Primarily responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in the provision of management accounting, analysis and reporting of the company's costs and profitability; this role will play a key part in supporting the business by collaboratively working with stakeholders to improve business performance and maximise profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will be tailored dependent upon the successful candidate.

• Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
• Variance analysis and reporting of product costs
• Investigating costs and suggesting cost saving measures
• Cashflow preparation
• Balance sheet, P&L, bank reconciliations
• Preparation and posting of monthly journals and accruals
• Assisting with stock reports and stock counts
• Assisting in audits whilst working with external auditors
• Review and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Undertake process improvement projects and continual review of financial reporting processes
• Provide ad hoc support/holiday cover for the Finance Managers and the wider Finance team, including purchase ledger and sales invoicing

Skills/Personal Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Professional approach and attitude.
• Dynamic & able to be flexible to meet business needs
• A passion for delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Team player, able to work collaboratively with and assertively influence operational stakeholders
• Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development

Experience:

• FMCG or manufacturing experience would be advantageous but not required
• Experience/ understanding of standard costings would be advantageous but not required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills and strong experience with ERP systems

Education/Qualifications:

• Part qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)

The Package:

• Up to £40k depending on experience
• Study support
• Pension
• 30 days annual leave including statutory holidays

If you would like to learn more, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross.

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.