Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working exclusively in partnership with a high-growth SME in Ayrshire to appoint the newly created position of Management Accountant. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified/QBE/Qualified accountant to join a rapidly scaling business at a key point in its growth trajectory.

Reporting to the Head of Finance you will take on full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Finance Function, leading a team of two finance assistants. Due to the rapid growth of the business, it is foreseen that should the appointed individual succeed in the role there would be the opportunity to progress to Finance Manager/Financial Controller.

On offer is a salary of up to 45k and a flexible working pattern post-probationary period. There is also a significant amount of autonomy and flexibility within the role making this a great fit for someone who has ‘been there and done it’ in a similar role and is looking for a new challenge in an exciting rapidly scaling business.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain general ledger, including preparation of journal entries, accounts analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage two Finance Assistants
• Preparation and submission of Quarterly VAT returns
• Control and preparation of monthly management accounts for reviews with the Director of Finance ahead of reporting deadlines
• Working with the divisional leaders to prepare monthly cash forecasts
• Maintain stock management processes to ensure accurate tracking of stock
• Monitor project budget vs actuals
• Management and maintenance of the supplier ledger
• Preparation of annual financials for reviews with the Director of Finance ahead of reporting deadlines
• Monthly CIS processing and HMRC submissions
• Control and management of Fixed Asset Register and Depreciation Schedules

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross 07494 280 500 / [email protected]