Management Accountant – Bruntons Aero Products
Bruntons Aero Products, part of Carclo PLC, has been supporting the Aerospace industry since 1876, delivering precision components on time and right first time.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join our Musselburgh manufacturing site. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role supports the day-to-day and month-end activities of the finance function, alongside delivering financial analysis to support business performance.
This is a varied role with strong exposure to manufacturing operations and close collaboration with both finance and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Support monthly management accounts and P&L reporting
* Complete month-end processes (accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
* Reconcile and substantiate balance sheet accounts
* Work with budget holders to review performance and investigate variances
* Assist with cashflow forecasting, audit and statutory reporting
* Support VAT returns and wider finance activities
* Assist with credit control and transactional finance
Manufacturing focus
* Standard costing and variance analysis (labour, materials, overheads)
* Support BOM accuracy, routings and labour standards
* Analyse operational KPIs (yield, scrap, rework)
* Inventory accounting (WIP valuation, stock, obsolescence provisions)
* Support stock takes and cycle counts
What You Will Bring
* Part-qualified CIMA / ACCA
* Experience in management accounts and month-end close, gained in a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Adept at translating financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decision making
* Strong Excel and ERP systems skills (ideally Business Central /Navison and Power BI)
* Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
* Confident communicator able to work with non-finance stakeholders
* Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
* Exposure to standard costing and operational finance
Why Join Bruntons
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a well-established aerospace business, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
* Study support for professional qualifications
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Pension and life assurance
* Early finish on Fridays
* Exposure to senior leadership and group operations
* Opportunities for career progression within the wider group
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