Senior Assistant Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Management Accountant for a 12-week interim contract in Dumfries. This role involves providing financial leadership, guiding junior finance staff, and delivering accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of management accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. Apply now with your CV and covering note.

Qualifications

• 3+ years management accounting experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Studying toward a recognised accounting qualification.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support business planning and costing of projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance staff.
• Promote financial awareness to non-financial managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

HND or AAT technician level

Job description

Overview

Interim Senior Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Dumfries (occasional office attendance) | Contract: 12 weeks | Rate: £280/day (Inside IR35)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Assistant Management Accountant to provide financial leadership and support across operational projects on a 12-week interim basis. You'll guide junior finance staff, deliver accurate reporting, and provide expert financial advice to senior managers and budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Support business planning, service redesign, and costing of projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance staff.
• Promote financial awareness and communicate insights to non-financial managers.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Requirements

• HND, AAT technician level, or studying toward recognised accounting qualification.
• 3+ years\' 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.