Management Accountant - Market Leading Global Business

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join their growing team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and contribute to strategic financial planning. You will be responsible for coaching finance teams, producing management accounts, and supporting various financial projects. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for process improvement and strong technical skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in management accounting.
• Strong technical skills in IFRS and UK tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance teams to ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Produce timely management accounts and forecasts.

Skills

Management Accounting

IFRS

Tax Compliance (UK)

Supervision/Coaching

ERP Systems

Project Accounting

Communication Skills

Education

ICAS/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Management Accountant - Newly Qual
• Market Leading Global Manufacturing Business - Glasgow

About Our Client

Our client is a market leading global manufacturing business who are enjoying lots of growth in both the UK and overseas. They have a Glasgow head office and offer hybrid working.

Job Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Day to day oversight & coaching of senior finance assistant and in country finance teams to ensure that transactions are recorded timeously and accurately through all ledgers and month end and year end schedules and working papers are prepared to a high standard
• Monthly review and challenge of projects with business units including valuation of work in progress based on percentage completion
• Production of on time, accurate and meaningful management accounts to group deadlines
• Co-ordinate credit control efforts by local staff, ensuring that proper escalation steps are followed
• Bi-weekly cashflow forecasts
• Support currency and working capital management with wider group
• Work with FD and business leads to produce quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
• Leading the delivery of the group and local financial statement audits for global entities annually
• Liase with local advisors to oversee compliance with and changes to local tax matters (VAT, Corporation Tax, Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing)
• Liase closely with business along with FD to understand and advise on implications of business plans on cash, tax and profitability
• Support ad hoc projects including system changes, process improvements, M&A or investment appraisal

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Qualified accountant ICAS/ACCA/CIMA
• Management accounting exp
• Sound technical skills, specifically with IFRS and tax (UK)
• Exp of supervision/coaching others (formal line management experience a plus)
• Good understanding of ERP and reporting systems
• Good understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition under IFRS 15
• Able to quickly understand existing business processes
• Able to take ownership of and deliver tasks to completion with minimum supervision
• Track record of process improvement
• Excellent communication skills that can be tailored across all levels in a business

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers a highly competitive package with a salary bracket of £50,000-£55,000 DOE plus benefits.