Management Accountant (18-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Natural Power; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Personal insurances

Health plans

Salary sacrifice options

Discounts

Job summary

Natural Power is seeking a Management Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract to support end-to-end accounting for entities within the group. The role can be based in Glasgow, Stirling or Dumfries & Galloway offices.

You will manage monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and audits, while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) with experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and VAT compliance, and can work independently

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience delivering month-end close, budgeting and forecasting.
• Sound understanding of month-end processes and financial controls.
• ACCA/CIMA or equivalent practical experience (partial qualification acceptable).
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisation to meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear communicator with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Interest in automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts with variance reporting.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of VAT returns and VIES reporting.
• Managing budgeting and quarterly reforecasts.
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Liaise with external auditors for audits and tax.
• Maintain accounts information in ERP and support departments with queries.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA partial qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Reference: OCT20262612

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 28th Oct 2026

Location: Glasgow, Stirling or Dumfries & Galloway

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

As we continue to grow, we are now seeking to strengthen our Finance team with a Management Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This position can be based in either our Glasgow, Stirling or Dumfries & Galloway offices.

We have a strong commitment to providing a value-added service to our business colleagues. Via our planned investment to enhance our ERP system, we are passionate about providing opportunities to improve both finance processes and wider business performance. This position will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting for the Irish and Swedish entity within our group.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including the investigation and reporting of any key variances to budget.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns & VIES Reporting.
• Managing the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts.
• Preparation of the annual statutory accounts.
• Liaise with external auditors to support the accurate and timely completion of audit and tax.
• Maintaining information within the accounts system to ensure kept up to date and accurate.
• Support the departments with general day to day queries, authorising purchase requisitions and project set up and interpreting financial information.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience delivering month-end close, budgeting and forecasting.
• Sound understanding of month-end processes, management accounting and financial controls.
• Experience working with non-UK entities is not essential.
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent practical experience.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work to meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Curiosity around automation, continuous improvement and the adoption of new finance systems.

This is a temporary, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday for a period of 18 months.

We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

You can find the full role profile for this vacancy attached below. Details of all our currently available opportunities can be found on our website. Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.