Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with an ambitious, Ayrshire based business with exciting growth plans to recruit a Management Accountant.

The vacancy has arisen due to a retirement, with responsibility for management reporting and business support.  The Company has utilised the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solution since 2012, but will migrate to a more current ERP solution over the next 12 months.  Most financial transactions are performed within the operation, with a small Finance team running AP, AR and bank.  This role takes responsibility for the integrity and reporting of the numbers.

This represents a great opportunity for the right candidate to become a key member of the team and to develop their skills and experience in a growing and vibrant business.  The role reports direct to the Finance Director, with key interfaces with Operations & Sales management and with the rest of the Business Services team.

Job Description:

Although operating in a traditional sector and having a significant history, the Company is now a complex business recording its financial transactions and commitments on a sophisticated ERP system.  This role carries responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the Ayr financial reporting, analysing performance and working with local management to improve it.  The tasks include:

• Daily monitoring of ERP transactions/balances for exceptions & errors
• Production of periodic management accounts and related commentaries
• Calculation of standard costs for operations and products
• Analysis of operational financial performance and variances
• Analysis of sales & margins by product/customer/region
• Work with Operations teams to optimise financial performance
• Periodic HMRC reporting – VAT, PAYE, etc.
• Preparation of business cases for capital expenditure proposals
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Support for other members of the Finance team
• Preparation and submission of funding support applications to Scottish Enterprise
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as required

Person Specification:

Incorporating a blend of management and financial accounting, the role demands a flexible and accomplished individual with strong people skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential, and some exposure to the fast-paced multi-disciplinary demands of a growing medium-sized business would be beneficial.

It is likely that the successful candidate will either have at least a couple of years post qualification experience (CA/CIMA/ACCA) or be a significantly experienced QBE (qualified by experience).

Experience of modern ERP systems is essential and any exposure to Microsoft Dynamics AX would be an advantage.

A committed and tenacious approach to improvement of business processes and performance is essential, as is the ability to communicate and operate effectively at all levels of the business.

A summary of the key characteristics is as follows:

• • Professional qualification or very significant relevant experience
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and to prioritise appropriately
  • Keen commercial awareness, ideally gained within a growing, mid-sized company
  • Experience of operational process development and implementing financial controls
  • Excellent IT skills with a sound knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel
  • Creative thinker with excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
  • Confidence and strong interpersonal skills, especially when interfacing with senior management and non-finance business partners
  • Energy, drive, tenacity, professionalism and commitment
  • Flexible approach to working hours in line with the needs of the business

On offer:

• Salary £40,000-£45,000
• Annual bonus
• 32 days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• 3 times salary, death in service
• Pension contributions- employer 6%, employee 3%
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Working hours- Mon-Thu 8:30-5:00pm, Fri 8:30-4:00pm