PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT - The best appointment you'll make
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.