Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment (formerly Hutcheon Mearns) are delighted to be supporting a well‑established, privately owned IT solutions provider delivering practical, results‑focused services to organisations across the UK and Ireland. Our client works with businesses to simplify complex technology environments, improve efficiency, and support better ways of working. With a collaborative and forward‑thinking approach, they have built a strong and established customer base.
Working from a desirable office location in the West end of Aberdeen, the successful candidate will report to the Finance Director in this full‑time staff position. As Management Accountant, you will provide timely, accurate, and insightful management information to support decision‑making across the organisation. The role is responsible for budgeting and forecasting, performance and variance analysis, and partnering with stakeholders to improve financial outcomes, strengthen cost control, and enhance reporting processes.
The Opportunity
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations (in line with month‑end timetables)
* Lead budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles, working with budget holders to challenge assumptions and align plans to business objectives
* Produce monthly management reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet commentary, KPIs) with clear narrative and actionable insight for budget holders and senior leadership
* Perform variance analysis on revenue, cost, and margin drivers; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions
* Partner with operational and commercial teams to support pricing, cost reduction, investment appraisals, and ad hoc analysis to improve profitability
* Maintain and improve financial models (e.g., cash flow, scenario analysis), ensuring assumptions are documented and outputs are understood by non‑finance stakeholders
* Support internal controls and lead external audit, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and financial data integrity is maintained
* Drive continuous improvement in reporting, planning, and month‑end processes (including automation), leveraging Excel and finance systems/ERP
Background and Experience
* Professionally qualified (or part‑qualified) accountant (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent relevant experience
* Proven experience in management accounting, budgeting/forecasting, and variance analysis
* Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, Power Query) and confidence working with ERP/finance systems; experience with Certinia/Netsuite is an advantage
* Strong analytical capability with attention to detail, able to translate data into clear insights and recommendations
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and work to tight deadlines
* High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information; sound understanding of financial controls and compliance
Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as sponsorship is not available.
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