Management Accountant

AMEY; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and operations company is looking for a Management Accountant to join their Scotland Schools Account. The role involves producing monthly management accounts, completing audit packs, and reporting variances. Applicants should have management accounts experience, strong IT skills in SAP and Excel (VLOOKUP), and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Holidays plus the chance to buy more

Flexible benefits options

Exclusive discounts

Social impact days

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in Management Accounts is required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with quality.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and statutory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts.
• Completion of audit packs for audit processes.
• Reporting and explaining variances to profit centre managers.
• Updating cost trackers to control costs.

Skills

Management Accounts

SAP

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Communication Skills

Proactive Organization

Education

Part/Qualified or QBE

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Your New Role: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to Join our Scotland Schools Account. This role is based at Amey, McFarlane Street, Paisley PA3 1SA - This role will include Hybrid working.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week.

The salary is dependent on experience.

Join our Scotland and Northern Ireland team to provide financial support for the contract/profit centre management team and to ensure that both internal and external accounting and reporting requirements are delivered and control standards met.

What you will do:

• Production of monthly management accounts and preparation of periodic budgets and forecasts.
• Completion of audit packs to assist in interim/annual audit process.
• Production and reporting of cash flow forecasts
• Reporting and explanation of variances to profit centre managers
• Support operation management with quality information and assists in delivering improved results through good control and challenge to processes in operation.
• Report finance information to non-finance in a way that can be understood.
• Ensure revenue is matched to costs
• Update cost trackers accurately to control costs
• Ability to produce ad hoc information/reports with short notice
• Make recommendations to improve current systems and processes.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Part/ Qualified or QBE
• Experienced in Management Accounts
• Ability to achieve tight deadlines with high degree of quality and understanding
• Strong IT Skills including good knowledge of SAP and Excel - VLOOKUP is essential
• Good knowledge of accounting practices, statutory regulations and reporting requirements and experience of forecasting.
• Must have excellent communication skills and build strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Be proactive and organised to gain the correct information from stakeholders in a timely manner
• Be able to work along and in a wider team

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Finance Manager
• Training Opportunities : Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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