Management Accountant

Lusona Consultancy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

5% employer pension contribution

33 days annual leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy is partnered with an international manufacturing organisation on the outskirts of Glasgow to recruit a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. The role involves producing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cost/profitability analysis across multiple sites.

Study support is provided for ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualifications. The package includes a competitive salary (£47,000–£52,000+), 5% pension, 33 days leave and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant in a manufacturing setting.
• Qualified or qualified by experience with professional study support available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a multi-site environment.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Product profitability

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Lusona are exclusively partnered with an International Manufacturing organisation based on the outskirts of Glasgow to recruit a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Our client has a Group Turnover of 85 million with ambitious plans for growth through acquisition. Our client are an ambitious organisation who are seeking an experienced Management Accountant either professionally qualified or Qualified through experience. Study support is covered in the package for any active studiers with ACCA/CIMA/ICAS. Benefits include a competitive salary of £47,000 - £52,000+ company bonus, 5% employer contribution pension, 33 days annual leave and parking on site.

The Management Accountant will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for the provision of monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting across a multi-site environment and work with operations on margin, profitability and product costing. This is a commercial finance role that will work closely with the transactional team, operations and leadership community offering strong communication, analysis and first class reporting capabilities to steer decision making.

The Management Accountant

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions.
• Assist in the production of annual budgets and forecasts, contributing to effective financial planning and performance management.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Manage and review Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Asset Registers.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Conducted regular bank reconciliations and resolved any discrepancies identified.
• Compile and submitted VAT returns in line with statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Prepared audit files and supporting documentation for external audit reviews.
• Assisted in the preparation of year-end accounts and financial statements.
• Liaised with external auditors and banking partners, responding to queries and providing financial information as required.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Product profitability and variance analysis, identifying key business trends and performance drivers.
• Perform cost analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Assist with stock valuation processes and inventory reviews, contributing to accurate financial reporting

Our client offers a generous benefits package with a salary dependent on experience, bonus and healthcare. This is a full time office role with flexible start and finish times over a 37.5 hour working week.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Management Accountant looking to take their career to the next stage with partnering and planning and analysis experience across a fast paced manufacturing environment. Our client offer an early finish on a friday and provide a collaborative and varied progressive environment.