Management Accountant

Ferguson Transport & Shipping; Fort William; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned transport company is looking for a Management Accountant in Fort William. You will oversee financial systems, ensure timely month-end processes, and manage reporting while mentoring the finance team. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, relocation support, and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Loyalty bonus scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Occupational health surveillance

Group life assurance

Temporary accommodation and relocation support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Accounting or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of financial services and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company finance & accounting systems.
• Handle month-end close out processes and reconciliations.
• Provide management reporting and mentoring to finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ICAS, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Founded in 1959, Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 65 years of experience in the haulage industry, Ferguson Transport & Shipping is one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

About the role

Full time, permanent role, reporting to the Group Finance Director, this post requires a fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or CIMA) to work alongside our Payroll & Accounts Manager to take accounting responsibility in overseeing the company finance & accounting systems. The successful applicant will take ownership of timely month-end close out processes, reconciliations, and management reporting.

This is a hands-on position, requiring working knowledge and experience of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, compliance, projections, budget and cash flow forecasting as well as systems development and mentoring the finance team.

Competitive salary, company pension, loyalty bonus scheme including enhanced annual leave in place. Occupational health surveillance and group life assurance.

Temporary accommodation and relocation support may be available for the right applicant.

About the individual

• Proven experience as a Head of Accounting or similar role
• Strong organisational skills, demonstrated leadership capabilities & ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Extensive knowledge of financial services and accounting principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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