Group Management Accountant

Lothian Buses; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on Lothian buses and Trams

HSF Health Plan

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Lothian Buses in Edinburgh is seeking a Group Management Accountant to join our Finance team. You will prepare monthly management accounts, analyse performance against budgets and forecasts, and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

You will complete balance sheet reconciliations, assist with VAT, statutory accounts, audits and regulatory reporting, and provide financial guidance to managers across the business.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Experience handling VAT, statutory accounts, audits and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Assist with VAT returns, statutory accounts, audits and regulatory reporting.
• Provide financial support and guidance to managers across the business.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems.
• Mentor and review the work of junior finance team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Team player

Confidential handling

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Group Management Accountant

Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Full-Time - Circa £55,000

We are looking for a qualified and motivated Group Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a large and dynamic organisation, supporting key financial processes and helping drive informed business decision-making.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development.
• The chance to be part of one of Scotland's leading public transport organisations.
• Free travel on all Lothian buses and Edinburgh Trams across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, plus a 90% discount on an additional travel pass for a family member or friend.
• Automatic enrolment into our fully funded HSF Health Plan, providing support with a wide range of healthcare costs, including optical and dental treatment, physiotherapy, podiatry and much more. Cover is also provided for your children under 18 at no additional cost.
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package, including discounts at hundreds of retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support.

The Role

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Assist with VAT returns, statutory accounts, audits and regulatory reporting.
• Provide financial support and guidance to managers across the business.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems.
• Support, mentor and review the work of junior finance team members.
• Contribute to finance projects and wider business initiatives.

About You

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
• Strong experience preparing management accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential financial information.
• Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Desirable

• Experience within a commercial or operational finance environment.
• Business partnering experience with non-finance teams.
• Knowledge of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.