Interim Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross
Published
July 29, 2026
Location
Livingston, United Kingdom
Category
Default  
Job Type
Interim  
Region
- Edinburgh
Sector
Industry and Commerce
Specialism
Financial and Statutory Accounting, Financial Leadership and Control, Temporary, Contract and Interim
Salary Guide
£55,000

Description

Interim Management Accountant opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business based in Livingston for 3-4 months. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end process, providing manufacturing performance analysis and partnering closely with operational stakeholders across production, procurement and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the preparation and submission of monthly management accounts
  • Prepare month-end journals, stock accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Prepare and maintain sales quality provisions
  • Review and report on manufacturing variances, providing insight to production management
  • Prepare monthly purchase variance analysis and reporting for procurement stakeholders
  • Support the costing and ongoing review to ensure manufacturing costs are accurately reflected
  • Assist with the preparation and monitoring of capital expenditure proposals and cashflow forecasting
  • Support the year-end statutory audit process and liaise with external auditors as required
  • Partner with operational teams across the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified accountant
  • Previous management accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
  • Experience presenting financial information to operational and non-finance stakeholders
  • Strong ERP systems knowledge and experience working with large datasets
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple functions
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving capabilities

To apply, you will be an experienced finance professional with a background in manufacturing who enjoys partnering with operational teams and using financial analysis to drive business performance.

For more information on the role, please contact Kamran Chaudhry at Rutherford Cross: [email protected]

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