Management Accountant - 9-12 Month FTC

Wilkinson & Associates Ltd; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Finance team on a maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will manage month-end reporting, prepare management accounts, and engage with key stakeholders, making a significant impact in the organization.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, or similar).
• Proven experience working at Management Accountant level.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting system skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and first drafts of reporting packs.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Post journals for accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.

Skills

Excel

Financial Reporting

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ICAS

Job description

Management Accountant | West Lothian/Fife | £45,000

W&A is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturing business to recruit a Management Accountant to join their Finance team for a maternity leave cover. This is an exciting opportunity to support the company’s continued growth and make a real impact across the organisation.

This role can be based either in their West Lothian branch, or their South Fife one and is 100% on site.

The Role:

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely management information, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous process improvement. This is an ideal role for a hands-on finance professional looking to take ownership of month-end reporting and partner closely with both Finance and wider business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and first drafts of reporting packs for senior leadership

• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and anomalies

• Post journals for accruals, prepayments, allocations, and intercompany transactions

• Support the year-end audit process and help prepare the annual budget

• Own the fixed asset register, ensuring all additions, disposals, and reconciliations are up to date

• Reconcile fuel usage, company car expenses, credit insurance premiums, and sales rebates

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to provide insight, analysis, and support

• Suggest improvements and automation opportunities for existing finance processes

• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and project work as required

About You:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, or similar)

• Proven experience working at Management Accountant level in a busy, deadline-driven environment

• Strong Excel and financial reporting system skills

• Excellent attention to detail with a commercial mindset

• A proactive, solution-orientated team player who can liaise confidently with all areas of the business

• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a supportive team and a business that values its people. You’ll gain broad exposure across the finance function and have the scope to make a real difference.

If you're looking for a new Management Accountant opportunity in an exciting organisation, please reach out to Ethan at W&A or press APPLY.