Management Accountant

Mac Recruit Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + holidays

Learning & Development framework

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mac Recruit Group in Glasgow is seeking a Management Accountant to join a growing international finance team. The role is hands-on, covering month-end, reporting, reconciliations, payroll, VAT and statutory accounting, with opportunities to improve processes and controls.

You'll work with a UK/US finance team, handle multi-currency transactions, intercompany reconciliations and project setup in Xero, while supporting budgeting and cash-flow forecasting.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA/ICAS qualified with at least two years' accounting experience.
• Knows debits from credits and is comfortable with detail.
• Able to manage a busy month-end and maintain accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills and UK GAAP knowledge (FRS 102).
• Effective communicator with non-finance stakeholders and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Owning month-end accounting and reporting.
• Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Handling multi-currency and intercompany reconciliations.
• Managing AP, vendors and credit card processes.
• Setting up projects in Xero and monitoring budgets.
• Supporting revenue recognition and VAT returns.
• Preparing payroll calculations and VAT returns.
• Monitoring cash, payments and cash-flow forecasting.
• Identifying process improvements and strengthening controls.
• Collaborating with finance and wider business stakeholders.

Skills

Excel skills

UK accounting

FRS 102

Month-end

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/ICAS qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Management Accountant – Glasgow

Numbers person? Spreadsheet whisperer? Secretly love a good reconciliation?

Glasgow | Hybrid | Up to £45,000

We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join a growing international business where finance isn’t just about ticking boxes and getting through month-end.

This is a hands-on, varied role for someone who likes getting stuck in, solving problems and knowing what’s really going on behind the numbers.

You’ll be part of a collaborative UK and American finance team, working across month-end, reporting, reconciliations, payroll, VAT, projects and statutory accounting — with plenty of opportunity to make things better along the way.

What will you actually be doing?

• Owning month-end accounting and reporting
• Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Handling multi-currency and intercompany reconciliations
• Looking after AP, vendors and credit card processes
• Setting up projects in Xero and keeping an eye on budgets
• Supporting revenue recognition and deferred income
• Preparing payroll calculations and VAT returns
• Keeping tabs on cash, payments and cash-flow forecasting
• Helping improve processes and strengthen controls
• Working with finance and stakeholders across the wider business

Who are we looking for?

You’ll ideally be ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS qualified (or equivalent) with at least two years' relevant accounting experience.

• Knows their debits from their credits
• Is comfortable getting into the detail
• Can handle a busy month-end without breaking into a cold sweat
• Has strong Excel skills
• Understands UK accounting and FRS 102
• Communicates well with people outside of finance
• Likes finding a better way of doing things
• Can work independently but enjoys being part of a team

The nice-to-haves

• Agency or professional services background? Even better.
• International, multi-currency, payroll, VAT or statutory reporting experience? You’re ticking plenty of boxes.

And what's in it for you?

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working + flexible hours
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• One week a year working from anywhere
• Access to premium events and travel opportunities
• Regular team socials and clubs
• Learning & Development framework
• Genuine career development opportunities

In short... If you’re a Management Accountant who wants more than just another finance job, this could be worth a conversation.

A growing international business. A friendly finance team. Lots of variety. Flexibility. And the chance to actually influence how things are done.

Applicants must have permanent UK right to work without visa restrictions.

Equal opportunities employer – applications welcomed from all backgrounds and experiences