Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Ayrshire | £47,000 + Bonus | Flexible Working | Early Finish Fridays

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a leading manufacturing business based in the Ayrshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation offering strong long-term career prospects, ongoing development, and genuine scope for progression.

The business is looking to move quickly and is open to applications from both professionally qualified candidates and those who are qualified by experience (QBE).

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, commercial insight, and operational analysis to support business performance across the manufacturing operation. This is a varied and hands‑on role suited to a commercially minded accountant with strong analytical capability and the confidence to work closely with operational stakeholders.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting packs
• Variance analysis and performance reporting to support key business decisions
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Providing meaningful financial analysis to support operational and commercial performance
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end processes
• Partnering with operational teams to improve cost control and financial understanding
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial accuracy
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience with in a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of costing and inventory accounting would be a distinct advantage
• Strong Excel and systems capability
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business
• Professionally qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS) or qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will be considered

• Salary circa £47,000
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Early finish every Friday
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Clear scope for career progression within a successful and growing business
• The opportunity to join a highly regarded manufacturing employer in Ayrshire

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic manufacturing environment.