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Interim Senior Management Accountant - 12 Month FTC - Glasgow / Western central belt

Up to £65,000 - Manufacturing / Engineering / Production - Qualified Accountancy & Finance
Ref: 2563 Date Posted: Thursday 17 Jul 2025

Hybrid working, 3 days a week on site in North Lanarkshire 

Are you a seasoned management accountant looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your insights can drive operational and financial performance? 

W&A is supporting a complex, multi-site operational business to source a Senior Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a pivotal role, providing financial oversight and strategic support to a key business unit. 

The Opportunity 

This role will lead the month-end reporting cycle for a major entity within the group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across financial reporting, journal postings, and variance analysis. You will also play a key role in external reporting processes and act as a critical liaison between finance and operational teams, championing continuous improvement and business partnering. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead all aspects of month-end reporting, including working papers, journal postings, fixed assets, and lease accounting. 

  • Deliver robust variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior stakeholders. 

  • Prepare consolidation schedules and support statutory reporting under IFRS. 

  • Own the Capex reporting and assist with budgeting 

  • Respond to audit queries and external submissions  

  • Work closely with operational teams to understand site-level performance and identify efficiencies. 

  • Act as the first point of contact for finance queries relating to the business unit. 

Who We're Looking For 

  • Qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge (UK GAAP & IFRS). 

  • Demonstrated experience in financial and management accounting roles. 

  • Comfortable with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. 

  • A proactive problem solver with a curiosity to understand the business. 

  • Strong communicator with a collaborative, business partnering approach. 

Why Apply? 

  • Fixed-term opportunity in a high-performing, values-driven team. 

  • Visibility across both finance and operations. 

  • Contribute to meaningful improvements and process enhancements. 

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a purpose-driven role within a thriving organisation, we’d love to hear from you.