Management Accountant
Location: Livingston. Salary: up to £45,000 based on experience. Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm, Friday 8:30am – 3pm. Fully on‑site.
We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing business in Livingston. The role is hands‑on, high‑impact and will collaborate closely with operations and commercial colleagues to translate figures into action and drive performance.
Management Reporting & Insight
* Producing monthly management accounts with clear, meaningful commentary
* Analysing revenue, margins, costs and key drivers across UK entities
* Variance analysis vs budget, forecast and prior year
* Turning numbers into insights that non‑finance colleagues understand
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
* Supporting budgets, forecasts and re‑forecasts
* Maintaining and improving financial models (including scenario analysis)
* Working with operational teams to reflect real‑world trading
* Spotting risks and opportunities before they become headaches
Business Partnering
* Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational and commercial teams
* Supporting pricing decisions, cost control and margin improvement
* Challenging assumptions constructively and encouraging accountability
* Championing financial awareness beyond the finance function
Cost Control & Margin Focus
* Digging into materials, labour, overheads and logistics costs
* Identifying efficiencies and cost‑saving opportunities
* Supporting initiatives to boost gross margin and performance
* Monitoring KPIs such as margin %, cost per unit and volume trends
Working Capital & Cash
* Analysing debtors, creditors and inventory performance
* Supporting cash flow forecasting and variance analysis
* Assisting with invoice discounting reporting and reconciliations
Month‑End & Reporting Excellence
* Supporting the month‑end close and key journals
* Ensuring data accuracy across management reporting
* Working closely with Financial Accounting for aligned reporting
Systems & Process Improvement
* Improving reporting packs, dashboards and templates
* Helping embed Business Central and reporting tools
* Driving automation, efficiency and data integrity
Supporting Finance Leadership
* Providing insight to the CFO and Financial Controller
* Supporting business cases, strategic projects and investments
* Getting involved in ad‑hoc deep dives that matter
Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
* Solid background in management accounting and analysis
* Manufacturing or multi‑entity experience (highly desirable)
* Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (Business Central a plus)
* Good knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT
* Comfortable juggling priorities and working independently
The kind of person who'll thrive here
* Takes ownership and sees things through
* Has an eagle eye for detail
* Resilient, proactive and solution‑focused
* Enjoys collaborating across teams
* Acts with integrity and professionalism
Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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