Lusona Consultancy are partnered on behalf of a Iconic Brand in Glasgow as they recruit for a Management Accountant in the City Centre. Our client are looking for an ambitious and focused Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis offering a salary between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. This a newly created role, reporting to the Financial Controller and sits alongside a team of 5 in finance. Our client are a successful SME continuing to grow and will be responsible for the delivery of Management Accounting information across the UK within a multi-site environment. Our client offers an excellent opportunity for a Fully Qualified Accountant to be part of a commercial finance environment looking for the next step in their career.
The Management Accountant will be responsible for the delivery of end-end monthly management accounts and performance analysis across a variety of entities. This role will combines management accounting and business partnering with operational stakeholders including P&L and balancesheet reconciliations, financial analysis and stock reconciliation. There will be a focus on commercial analysis and performance reporting from cost of sales to added value reporting involving engagement with a number of stakeholders across finance and operations. The role will also involve producing consolidated accounts for the region and managing cash-flow forecasting processes.
Key responsibilities:
1. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations with a strong focus on cost-saving opportunities.
2. Reconcile insurance sales and prepare VAT returns
3. Monthly management accounts production with presentation of results
4. Manage supplier payment runs.
5. Prepare statutory year-end accounts and audit schedules.
This role will work closely with multiple managers, building trust and delivering clear, constructive insights to improve performance. The role would be suited to a First mover from practice or industry looking to develop their experience across data management/insight and management accounting.
What We’re Looking For
6. ICAS, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
7. Strong Technical & analytical skills
8. Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-focused mindset.
9. Naturally positive and resilient, able to build rapport quickly.
10. Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with managers at all levels.
11. Advanced Excel and strong financial systems skills.
Why Join?
12. Excellent career development opportunities and a clear development path to a Financial controller role
13. 33 days holiday per year
14. Company life assurance of three times your salary for all colleagues
15. Excellent City centre location
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring fully qualified accountant to take the next step in their career in a fast-paced, commercial environment. If this role is of interest to you and you are looking for the next steps in your career, please reach out to me via Lynseyp@lusona.co.uk or apply online.