Management Accountant - Mackie’s of Scotland

Management Accountant

  • Job Title

    Management Accountant

  • Department

    Finance

  • Location

    Westertown

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyse month end management accounts, including management report, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet
  • and variance analysis for review
  • Assessment of monthly accruals and prepayments
  • Monitor and Calculate Stock valuation
  • Assist with the preparation of the quarterly forecasts and the annual budget
  • Prepare monthly packs for departments to compare actual v’s budget spend
  • Maintain fixed asset register
  • Maintain cash flow reports
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain product costing information, including overhead absorption
  • Analysis of costs, margins and sales pricing providing insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability
  • Involvement with continued improvement of SAP processes around product costing, stock movement and
  • manufacturing production
  • Liase and hold monthly meetings with department leads
  • Lead with preparation of the year end statutory accounts and liaison with the auditors
  • Assist with project to improve the internal controls and processes
  • Ad hoc analysis as required
  • Provide support to Head of Finance as required

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship; therefore, candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

As the role is based in a location with limited public transport and links, applicants should have access to their own transport.

Person Specification

  • Be a champion of Mackie’s supporting the aims and direction of the business.
  • Enthusiastic and positive people person.
  • Structured in approach.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines during reporting cycles
  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to use own initiative

Experience and Qualifications

  • Solid relevant experience in a Finance role preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
  • SAP Business One experience preferred but not essential
  • Strong excel skills
  • A commercial mindset and excellent analytical skills