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Management Accountant

Robert Half
Edinburgh, UK
£50,000 – £55,000
about 8 hours ago

Skills & Technologies

ExcelKPIsContinuous ImprovementAccountingManagement AccountingBudgetingForecastingXeroSageVariance AnalysisManagement AccountsManagement InformationImplementationTrainingERPQuality ManagementReportingLeadershipRevenue RecognitionInnovation

Job Description

Robert Half is delighted to be working with a high-growth, mission-led organisation in Edinburgh to appoint a Management Accountant as the finance function continues to scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, hands-on accountant to join a fast-moving business where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making.The rolewould suit someone already operating in industry.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality management information while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include

Ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition in line with accounting standards and internal policy

Producing insightful management accounts, KPIs and variance analysis

Reviewing and analysing the cost base to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement

Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning

Maintaining and strengthening financial controls across entities and commercial projects

Partnering with non-finance teams as a trusted advisor

Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and systems

Supporting ERP implementation and finance transformation initiatives

Preparing financial information for stakeholders and corporate activity

Your Profile

Fully qualified Accountant

Strong management accounting and variance analysis experience

Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve

Proactive, curious and solutions-focused

Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sage)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Apply?

This business offers a genuinely exciting growth journey, strong leadership, and a collaborative culture that values innovation, wellbeing and development. This role gives real visibility and the opportunity to influence how finance supports a scaling business.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

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