Management Accountant

Posted on January 13th, 2026

Search East Ayrshire

Type of Job: Permanent

Management Accountant
North Ayrshire
Competitive salary + benefits package
FT Permanent

Brightwork are delighted to be supporting a key client in the appointment of a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or experienced finance professional to work in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment, providing high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager and Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the business with accurate financial insight, with a particular focus on inventory control, variance analysis and month-end reporting. You will work closely with both finance and operational teams to ensure robust controls and effective financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inventory control, analysis and reporting
  • P&L variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Month-end stock reconciliations and gross margin reporting
  • Preparation and delivery of key financial and transactional reports
  • Works order monitoring and performance analysis
  • Ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and external auditors
  • Supporting operational teams with financial data and insight
  • Banking, payments and cashbook reconciliations
  • Ad hoc project work and PPT returns

About You

  • Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent industry experience
  • Manufacturing experience desirable
  • Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident communicator, able to influence and support stakeholders

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work within a well-established business
  • Broad, hands-on role with exposure to senior stakeholders

If you are interested in this role, please apply here or send your CV directly to [email protected].

About Brightwork
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.