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Management Accountant | West Lothian/Fife | £45,000
W&A is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturing business to recruit a Management Accountant to join their Finance team for a maternity leave cover. This is an exciting opportunity to support the company’s continued growth and make a real impact across the organisation.
This role can be based either in their West Lothian branch, or their South Fife one and is 100% on site.
The Role:
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely management information, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous process improvement. This is an ideal role for a hands-on finance professional looking to take ownership of month-end reporting and partner closely with both Finance and wider business teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly management accounts and first drafts of reporting packs for senior leadership
Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and anomalies
Post journals for accruals, prepayments, allocations, and intercompany transactions
Support the year-end audit process and help prepare the annual budget
Own the fixed asset register, ensuring all additions, disposals, and reconciliations are up to date
Reconcile fuel usage, company car expenses, credit insurance premiums, and sales rebates
Develop relationships with key stakeholders to provide insight, analysis, and support
Suggest improvements and automation opportunities for existing finance processes
Assist with ad-hoc analysis and project work as required
About You:
Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, or similar)
Proven experience working at Management Accountant level in a busy, deadline-driven environment
Strong Excel and financial reporting system skills
Excellent attention to detail with a commercial mindset
A proactive, solution-orientated team player who can liaise confidently with all areas of the business
Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a supportive team and a business that values its people. You’ll gain broad exposure across the finance function and have the scope to make a real difference.
If you're looking for a new Management Accountant opportunity in an exciting organisation, please reach out to Ethan at W&A or press APPLY.