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Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment are supporting a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Portlethen, looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team.

This is a newly created position, reflecting continued business growth and investment in the finance function. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting responsibilities while working closely with the wider business in a hands-on SME environment.

We are open to speaking with experienced Management Accountants looking for their next challenge, as well as ambitious Assistant Accountants who are ready to take the next step in their career.

The Opportunity\n\n

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial information to support business decision-making. This is a varied position where no two days are the same, and you'll be expected to take a proactive, flexible approach, supporting the wider team wherever required.

The successful candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment and be comfortable getting involved across a broad range of finance activities, including providing cover during annual leave periods.

Key Responsibilities\n\n

Preparation of monthly management accountsBalance sheet reconciliations and review of financial controlsMonth-end reporting and variance analysisAssisting with budgeting and forecasting processesSupporting year-end audit activitiesCash flow monitoring and reportingMaintaining and improving financial processes and proceduresProviding support across transactional finance functions when requiredWorking closely with operational teams across the businessAssisting with the development and mentoring of junior team members where appropriate\n\n

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations and review of financial controls

Month-end reporting and variance analysis

Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes

Supporting year-end audit activities

Cash flow monitoring and reporting

Maintaining and improving financial processes and procedures

Providing support across transactional finance functions when required

Working closely with operational teams across the business

Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior team members where appropriate\n\n

Background & Experience\n\n

We're keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or wider SME environmentPrevious management accounts experience, or experience as an Assistant Accountant looking to step into a Management Accountant roleStrong month-end accounting knowledgeA proactive and hands-on approach to workThe ability to adapt and support across multiple areas of financeGood communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the businessInterest or experience in supervising, mentoring or managing staff would be advantageous\n\n

Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or wider SME environment

Previous management accounts experience, or experience as an Assistant Accountant looking to step into a Management Accountant role

Strong month-end accounting knowledge

A proactive and hands-on approach to work

The ability to adapt and support across multiple areas of finance

Good communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business

Interest or experience in supervising, mentoring or managing staff would be advantageous\n\n

Candidates can be Qualified, Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE).

What's On Offer?\n\n

Competitive salary dependent on experiencePrivate Medical InsuranceCompany Pension SchemeDeath in Service Benefit32 days annual leaveMonday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pmStable and growing manufacturing businessOpportunity to join a finance team during an exciting period of growthGenuine scope to develop and progress your career\n\n

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

32 days annual leave

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Stable and growing manufacturing business

Opportunity to join a finance team during an exciting period of growth

Genuine scope to develop and progress your career\n\n

Next Steps\n\n

If you're looking to join a growing business where you can make a real impact and be part of a supportive, close-knit finance team, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment.

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