Management Accountant

Wilkinson Associates are delighted to be working in partnership with a Rosyth-based manufacturing organisation as they look to recruit a Management Accountant to look after the finance function of the site.

The Management Accountant will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and reporting functions as well as business partnering, maintaining strong internal controls, analysis, and statutory compliance.

• Production of monthly management accounts.


• Process accruals, prepayments and journals including accounting for contract revenue and deferred income.


• Post all receipts and payments and produce a weekly cash flow forecast.


• Invoice customers according to contract milestones and maintain the sales ledger.


• Manage payments to suppliers and oversee the purchase ledger.


• Interrogate and extract information from the ERP system to assist with contract reviews and margin performance.


• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts.


• Produce a monthly Board report with commentary and variance analysis.


• Prepare quarterly VAT submissions.


• Oversight of payroll, administered by HR.


• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers at year end and provide analysis for statutory reporting.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA)


• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of contract accounting including valuation of stock and work in progress.


• Working knowledge of an ERP system and/or Sage.


• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

The role is a site-based position but with great flexibility and a half day on a Friday.