Management Accountant

Harvey Nash Plc; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant in Dumfries, providing essential financial leadership and support for various projects. This role involves producing reports, supervising finance staff, and advising managers. The ideal candidate will be CCAB qualified with over 3 years of senior management accounting experience and strong Excel skills. Occasional office attendance is required during this 12-week contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' senior management accounting experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong accounting knowledge required.
• Ability to supervise and develop junior finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support service redesign and business case development.
• Provide clear financial advice to non-financial managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

CCAB qualified/finalist

Job description

Interim Management Accountant

Location: Dumfries (occasional office attendance) | Contract: 12 weeks | Rate: £240/day (Inside IR35)

We're looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join on a 12-week interim basis, providing financial leadership and support across multiple projects. You'll deputise for the Divisional Finance Manager, supervise a small team, and deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and advice to senior managers and budget holders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support service redesign and business case development.
• Supervise and develop junior finance staff.
• Provide clear financial advice to non-financial managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• CCAB qualified/finalist (or equivalent) with strong accounting knowledge.
• 3+ years' senior management accounting experience (public sector preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting system skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Apply now with your CV and covering note.