Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/671560_1754929700 |
Summary
Search are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis to join our client's finance team in Edinburgh with hybrid working. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in providing accurate financial insights and supporting business decision-making.
If you're a Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant looking to join a well established and supportive company in a hands on, commercial role you'd be encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce clear and timely monthly financial reports and management accounts
* Track and evaluate costs, profit margins, and variances across sites
* Partner with site teams and project managers to ensure budgets are adhered to and costs are effectively managed
* Develop financial plans including budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models
* Perform job costing and analyse work-in-progress to assess project profitability
* Ensure accurate cost allocation and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
* Investigate anomalies in financial data and propose solutions
* Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors as required
* Enhance financial reporting tools and streamline processes for greater efficiency
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience
* Demonstrable experience in management accounting
* Knowledge of cost accounting and project finance
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
* Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent attention to detail and time management
* Strong communication skills
* Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
What's in it for you:
* A salary range of 55k-70k, depending on experience
* Hybrid working options
* Career development and training opportunities
* Supportive team culture
If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.