Assistant Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is supporting a leading Glasgow-based business in the search for an Assistant Management Accountant. This role offers a clear pathway to a future Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner position within a supportive finance team.

The role involves management accounting, budget support, and insightful reporting, with exposure to senior stakeholders. It offers hybrid working, study support, and a competitive benefits package as part of a well-established finance function in

Qualifications

• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAS.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence in analysing financial information.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• A proactive and inquisitive approach with a desire to learn and develop.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across operational areas of the business.
• Provide financial analysis and meaningful commentary to support decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain reporting packs, identifying trends and key cost drivers.
• Assist with month-end activities, ensuring reporting is accurate and delivered on time.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support the maintenance of strong financial controls.
• Work with operational teams to improve processes, reporting and financial performance.
• Support the development of management information and reporting tools, including Power BI.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and wider finance projects.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Progress towards ACCA/CIMA/ICAS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a leading Glasgow-based business in the search for an Assistant Management Accountant. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and build towards a future Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner position. Working within a supportive and collaborative finance team, you will gain exposure to core management accounting responsibilities, business partnering and commercial analysis, providing an excellent platform for continued professional development. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues and operational stakeholders, developing a strong understanding of the business while playing a key role in delivering accurate financial information and insightful reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across operational areas of the business
• Provide financial analysis and meaningful commentary to support decision-making
• Prepare and maintain reporting packs, identifying trends and key cost drivers
• Assist with month-end activities, ensuring reporting is accurate and delivered on time
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support the maintenance of strong financial controls
• Work with operational teams to improve processes, reporting and financial performance
• Support the development of management information and reporting tools, including Power BI
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and wider finance projects

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Analyst or similar finance role
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ICAS
• Strong Excel skills and confidence in analysing financial information
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
• A proactive and inquisitive approach with a desire to learn and develop
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

What's on Offer

• A clear pathway towards a Management Accountant role
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making
• Ongoing study and career development support
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• The opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong culture of learning and progression

For more information, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross in confidence - [e-mail]

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.