Job Description
Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a long-established, high-growth manufacturing business to appoint a Management Accountant. In the last 5 years, the business has seen over 300% growth in revenue through a mix of organic expansion and M&A activity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified accountant to join one of Scotland’s most successful privately-owned businesses.
Ideally we are looking to engage with fully qualified accountants, or qualified by experience/part-qualified (provided the experience is relevant), who have a strong track record of producing high-quality work and are ready to take the next step in their career. This role sits at the centre of a growing finance team and offers real exposure across a broad range of responsibilities, including business partnering and systems change. With the ongoing success of the company and investment in Finance, there is an opportunity for long-term progression.
The Management Accountant will report to the Group Financial Controller and be based at the head office in Larbert. A major focus in the short term will be supporting the testing and implementation of a new ERP system across the UK business.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing monthly management accounts across multiple entities
* Balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
* Fixed asset register maintenance and capital expenditure monitoring
* Cash flow forecasting and monitoring
* Assisting with budgeting and quarterly forecasting
* Ensuring compliance with financial controls and policies
* Supporting year-end audit and liaising with external auditors
* VAT Returns, PSA and QIP submissions to HMRC
* Month-end processes, including sales and purchase ledger oversight
* Stock reconciliations, valuations, and wastage analysis
* Supporting the rollout of new Finance systems and continuous process improvements
* Preparing financial analysis to support decision making
* Supporting the Group FC and FD on ad-hoc projects and business initiatives
Benefits include:
* Up to £50k salary depending on experience
* Annual bonus (discretionary)
* 33 days annual leave
* 11% employer pension contribution
* Private health & wellbeing support (GPs, physio, mental health)
* Employee discounts platform
* Life assurance cover
This is an office-based role in Stirlingshire, working 37.5 hours per week.
For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross.