Management Accountant

Escape; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month contract in Dunfermline. This hands-on role involves supporting day-to-day accounting, reporting, and business partnering within a busy manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE, with experience in a similar varied role, proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA, part qualified or QBE will be considered.
• Experience in a similar hands-on and varied role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering.
• Comfortable working with ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and produce Board reports.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, journals, and contract revenue accounting.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
• Produce weekly cash flow forecasts and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare quarterly VAT submissions and support year-end audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Qualified ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

6 Month Contract

We're partnering with a well-established engineering business to find an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on finance role supporting day-to-day accounting, reporting, and business partnering in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and produce Board reports with detailed variance analysis
• Manage accruals, prepayments, journals, and contract revenue accounting
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing and supplier payments
• Produce weekly cash flow forecasts and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Extract data from ERP systems to support contract reviews and margin analysis
• Prepare quarterly VAT submissions and support year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Oversee payroll administration in liaison with HR

What you'll need:

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA, part qualified or QBE will be considered
• Experience in a similar hands-on and varied role, ideally within manufacturing or engineering
• Comfortable working with ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail