Senior Management Accountant - 9-Month Contract (Glasgow)

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a 9-month contract in Glasgow. The role focuses on producing timely management accounts, analysing variances, and supporting budgeting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAS) and strong management accounting experience, with a proven ability to explain variances and deliver accurate reporting on deadlines. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAS) is required.
• Strong management accounting experience and ability to produce management accounts.
• Confidently analyse financial information and explain variances.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports within deadlines.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Attention to detail when reviewing records and data.
• Collaborate effectively with Accounting & Finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely management accounts to provide a clear view of financial performance.
• Review financial data and investigate variances to improve reporting accuracy.
• Maintain reliable accounting records for internal reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounting & Finance to gather data and resolve queries.
• Produce financial analysis to support operational and commercial decisions.
• Support budgeting and forecasts using current financial information.
• Improve reporting processes to make information easier to use.

Skills

Management accounting

Data analysis

Reporting accuracy

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAS)

Job description

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a Senior Management Accountant for a 9-month contract in Glasgow. The role focuses on producing timely management accounts, analysing variances, and supporting budgeting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ICAS) and strong management accounting experience, with a proven ability to explain variances and deliver accurate reporting on deadlines. On-site presence is required.