Search are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join a fast growing, project driven business in Edinburgh. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers genuine ownership, visibility and influence in a dynamic, hands on environment.
You'll play a key role in shaping financial insight across multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys being close to the action and wants to make a tangible impact.
Your role will involve:
* Full cycle management accounting, including month end close, reporting and MI preparation
* Producing accurate, timely management accounts with meaningful commentary
* Monitoring project costs, margins, WIP and variances across multiple sites
* Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
* Partnering with project managers and site teams to support cost control and decision making
* Supporting year end and statutory audit processes
* Delivering ad hoc commercial analysis to support business decisions
* Driving improvements in financial processes, reporting and systems as the business scales
What we're looking for:
* Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant
* Strong management accounting experience within construction or a project based environment
* Solid understanding of job costing, WIP and project finance
* Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems
* Confident communicator, comfortable challenging stakeholders and working cross functionally
* Able to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
* Experience with CIS, VAT and construction systems (advantageous but not essential)
What's in it for you:
* Salary of circa £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience
* Hybrid working options
* High impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership
* Opportunity to shape processes in a growing, ambitious business
* Supportive, collaborative culture with clear scope for progression
* Involvement in high profile, meaningful projects
To apply or find out more:
Please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age