Management Accountant

Hays Building; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish Council seeks a dynamic Management Accountant to join their Finance & Revenues team. This role involves strategic financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance within a forward-thinking local authority, offering hybrid working and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Public sector pension scheme (20-30% employer contribution)

34 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Professional development opportunities

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar financial environment, ideally within the public sector.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive leader with strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support services in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Lead on financial performance reporting and business case development.
• Prepare final accounts and contribute to the annual statutory accounts process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Effective communication

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Advanced spreadsheet modelling

Job description

A Scottish Council is seeking a dynamic and qualified Management Accountant to join their Finance & Revenues team. Based in Kilncraigs with flexible hybrid working options (50% split), this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering high-quality public services.
In your new role as a Management Accountant, you will act as a strategic business partner to service areas, providing expert financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and drive service improvement. Reporting to the Management Accountancy Team Leader, you will lead a small team and play a key role in budget management, forecasting, financial reporting, and statutory returns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting services in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis
• Leading on financial performance reporting and business case development
• Preparing final accounts and contributing to the annual statutory accounts process
• Developing performance indicators and supporting long-term financial planning
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards

What you'll need to succeed

• A fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA)
• Experienced in a similar financial environment, ideally within the public sector
• Skilled in financial systems and advanced spreadsheet modelling
• An effective communicator with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• A proactive leader with strong organisational and time management skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £45,187 - £50,881
• Flexible hybrid working (minimum two days in-office)
• Generous public sector pension scheme (20-30% employer contribution)
• 34 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real impact in a community-focused organisation
• Free Car Parking

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