Management Accountant

Ritchie Ltd; Forfar; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Ltd is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team in Scotland. The role supports business performance through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across the organisation.

You will work with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide insights that inform decisions, while ensuring compliance and driving efficiency within a manufacturing environment. Collaboration and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA are valued but not essential where equivalent experience can be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports with clear insights.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts with variance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide financial guidance to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and controls.
• Collaborate with departments to support effective financial reporting.
• Provide guidance to finance team members as required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Accounting software

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Standard costing

Stock control

AX/EFACS ERP

CIMA/ACCA in progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA/ACCA qualification valued

Tools

AX/EFACS ERP

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role will play a key part in supporting business performance through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports, providing clear insights into business performance.
• Develop and manage budgets and financial forecasts, including variance analysis and performance monitoring against financial targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining business objectives.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support effective financial management and reporting.
• Provide support and guidance to finance team members where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong financial reporting and management accounting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to analyse financial data and present findings clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard costing and stock control processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, particularly AX or EFACS.
• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) or progress towards qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA are valued but not essential where equivalent experience can be demonstrated.