Job Description
Your new companyHays is delighted to be partnering with a Scottish charity in therecruitment of a Management Accountant. A respected organisation whose workspans vital frontline services including individual and group support,residential care, education and specialist services for veterans. Theorganisation is values‑led, committed to inclusion, and focused on deliveringmeaningful, high‑quality services across Scotland while ensuring financialsustainability and strong governance.
Your new roleAs ManagementAccountant, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality financialinsight across the organisation, supporting effective planning, monitoring anddecision‑making. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibilityfor producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, alongside clearand accessible financial analysis that enables stakeholders to understandfinancial performance and make informed decisions.You will leadelements of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, working closelywith budget holders to ensure plans are realistic, aligned to organisationalpriorities and consistently applied. The role requires regular monitoring ofperformance, with responsibility for identifying and explaining variances,trends and risks, as well as providing constructive challenge where assumptionsor plans require scrutiny.This positionalso has a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. You willwork with colleagues across the organisation to improve financialunderstanding, support financial modelling for funding bids and commercialactivity, and contribute to the development of robust key performanceindicators that link financial performance with service delivery. Hybridworking is available, although travel across Scotland to attend meetings andorganisational sites will be required from time to time.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed inthis role, you will be a qualified or part‑qualified accountant, holding orworking towards a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACAor CIPFA, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in financialreporting and analysis. You will have hands‑on experience preparing managementaccounts and financial reports, supported by strong analytical skills and theability to identify, explain and respond to financial variances, trends andrisks.
You will becomfortable supporting budgets and forecasts and working closely withnon‑finance colleagues, using your communication skills to present financialinformation clearly and in an accessible way. A collaborative mindset, strongattention to detail and the confidence to provide reasoned financial challengeare essential. Experience within a charity, public sector or regulatedenvironment, supporting funding bids, or working with ERP systems such asNetSuite would be advantageous, though not essential.
What you'll get in returnInreturn, you will secure a permanent role within a purpose‑driven organisationthat delivers meaningful impact across Scotland. The post is offered on a35‑hour working week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available. You willjoin a supportive and collaborative finance team, working within anorganisation that values integrity, openness and continuous improvement. SightScotland is committed to accessible and inclusive recruitment practices andwill provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and employmentprocess where required.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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