Our client, a leading industrial services and fabrication company, is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This UK-based remote role will involve occasional travel to Lerwick, Shetland.
ROLE
- This is a substantive, commercially focused management accounting role reporting directly to the senior finance and commercial leadership of the business. It is not a backoffice position you will be a key part of a small, high-functioning team, working across all three business units and contributing to strategic financial decision-making as well as day-to-day reporting.
- The business has significant commercial complexity: multiple revenue streams, project-based contracts with varying billing structures, and invoice finance facilities. The successful candidate will thrive in this environment and bring both technical rigour and commercial curiosity to the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts for all three business units (SVT, FAB, FM)
- Variance analysis against budget and prior year, with clear narrative for leadership
- Maintenance of the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow position on a rolling basis
- KPI tracking and commercial performance reporting by division and contract
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Day-to-day cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and reporting
- Invoice finance facility management, including reconciliation and drawdown oversight
- Creditor and debtor management in coordination with project managers and the commercial team
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Annual budget preparation in collaboration with divisional leads and the senior commercial team
- Rolling reforecasts and scenario modelling to support commercial and strategic decisions
- Capex tracking and project cost reporting
Commercial & Statutory Support
- Support to the year-end statutory accounts preparation and liaison with external auditors
- VAT returns, payroll reconciliation checks, and HMRC compliance support
- Preparation of board-level financial packs and ad hoc reporting for senior leadership
- Ad hoc analysis and financial modelling as required by the senior commercial team
REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for a qualified or nearly qualified accountant who combines technical competence with genuine commercial interest. You should be comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment and confident presenting financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
Essential
- ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS qualified (or finalist - QBE applications considered where experience is strong)
- Proven experience preparing management accounts in a multi-entity or multi-cost-centre environment
- Strong Excel skills including financial modelling, pivot tables, and variance analysis
- Solid understanding of cash flow management and working capital dynamics
- Ability to work with project managers and operational leads to understand cost drivers
- High attention to detail and comfort managing competing priorities to deadline
Desirable
- Experience in construction, engineering, energy, or other project-based industries
- Familiarity with invoice finance or asset-backed lending facilities
- Experience with Sage, Xero, or similar accounting platforms