PQ Management Accountant
CV-LibraryGlasgow, Glasgow CitypermanentPosted: 11 August 2026
Apply NowWe're looking for a driven and detail-focused Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business operating within the transport and services sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional to play a key role within a collaborative finance team. You'll be involved in producing management information, supporting financial reporting, improving processes, and helping deliver accurate and insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.
As a Management Accountant, you'll support the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist with delivering accurate financial reporting across the business.
Key responsibilities
• Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Preparing management accounts schedules and supporting financial reports
• Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
• Analysing financial performance and explaining variances against budget and forecast
• Assisting with year-end reporting, audits and statutory accounting requirements
• Supporting financial planning, forecasting and ad hoc analysis
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency
• Contributing to finance projects and system improvements where required
The Ideal Candidate would possess
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Part-qualified accountancy status (ACCA or CIMA) or significant relevant experience
• A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across the business
• Experience using finance systems (any ERP experience would be beneficial)
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support wider business objectives
In exchange the client offers a hybrid working arrangement, training and an opportunity to excel and grow in your role with room for progression. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting career, add real value to a business and be part of a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional to play a key role within a collaborative finance team. You'll be involved in producing management information, supporting financial reporting, improving processes, and helping deliver accurate and insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.
As a Management Accountant, you'll support the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist with delivering accurate financial reporting across the business.
Key responsibilities
• Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Preparing management accounts schedules and supporting financial reports
• Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
• Analysing financial performance and explaining variances against budget and forecast
• Assisting with year-end reporting, audits and statutory accounting requirements
• Supporting financial planning, forecasting and ad hoc analysis
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency
• Contributing to finance projects and system improvements where required
The Ideal Candidate would possess
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Part-qualified accountancy status (ACCA or CIMA) or significant relevant experience
• A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across the business
• Experience using finance systems (any ERP experience would be beneficial)
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support wider business objectives
In exchange the client offers a hybrid working arrangement, training and an opportunity to excel and grow in your role with room for progression. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting career, add real value to a business and be part of a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you