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Part-Qualified Management AccountantSalary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits
Location: Central Belt, Scotland
Permanent | Full-Time
We are working with a well-established organisation to recruit a Part-Qualified Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing finance team within a complex operational environment, where you will play a key role in supporting business performance and partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, you will work closely with operational and functional teams to deliver insightful financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, while supporting continuous improvement across finance processes. This role would suit an ambitious part-qualified accountant looking to further develop their business partnering experience within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.


Key Responsibilities*Act as the primary Finance Business Partner to designated areas of the business, providing financial support and commercial insight.
*Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to monitor business performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
*Support initiatives aimed at improving financial performance, profitability and cash generation.
*Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and cost performance reporting.
*Produce budgets, forecasts and ongoing financial performance analysis.
*Act as the main finance contact for your business areas, resolving finance queries and escalating issues where appropriate.
*Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
*Assist the Finance Leadership Team and wider finance function with ad hoc projects and business initiatives.
*Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
About You*Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with plans to complete your professional qualification.
*Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Finance Business Partnering role.
*Strong understanding of management accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
*Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
*Exposure to inventory accounting and cost control would be beneficial.
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful commercial insight.
*Excellent communication skills with confidence building relationships across both finance and operational teams.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP/accounting systems.
If you’re a motivated part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing manufacturing business, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
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