Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be recruiting, on an exclusive basis, for a Management Accountant based in Edinburgh. The role is offering a competitive salary + bonus and benefits. The business is a global professional services firm with a culture of excellence, diversity & inclusion, and innovation. It is now seeking a talented, qualified accountant to join the finance team in Edinburgh with a view to bolstering the Group management accounting function and wider decision-making process.
The Opportunity
As Management Accountant, you will be at the forefront of the management reporting and decision support process for the group. You will be involved in producing monthly management packs – including analysis and commentary – for the business units and cost centres, as well as being heavily involved in the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting and reforecasting process. Moreover, you will act as a trusted advisor and business partner to commercial and business services stakeholders, explaining your findings in clear and digestible terms.
You will be involved in, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Preparing and distributing monthly management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
- Preparing and distributing monthly cost reports to relevant stakeholders
- Preparation of KPI reports and commercial analysis for entities within the Group, presenting in a clear and digestible manner
- Supporting the annual budgeting process, alongside team members, with key involvement in the periodic reforecasting process
- Business partnering with budget holders across the group, supporting each to deliver the desired financial performance against budget
- Adhering to and developing systems and processes to ensure ‘fit for purpose’ finance infrastructure
- Providing ad hoc support to the financial accounting team around key reporting periods e.g. month-end and year-end
Background and Experience
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a qualified accountant (PQ finalist will be considered)
- Have strong management accounting skills and experience including budgeting/forecasting
- Have experience of working within finance in a large, complex business
- Have experience of Group accounting (desirable)
- Have strong MS Excel skills and an ability to manage large data sets
- Have a professional manner with an ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and other key stakeholders
Flexibility and Benefits
The Management Accountant role is offering the following package:
- £50,000 - £55,000
- Performance bonus (available on request)
- Hybrid working
- Private Medical Care
- Study support (if applicable)
- 33 days annual leave
- Other benefits (available on request)
The office is located in Edinburgh City Centre and is easily accessible via public transport.
Next Steps
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Jack Ramage at Hutcheon Mearns on 07590437339. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.