Accountant (Part Qualified)

Based: North Ayrshire

If you enjoy getting into the detail behind the numbers and want a role where your analysis genuinely shapes day to day decisions, this one is worth a look.

This Accountant position sits close to operations. You will support the Finance Manager and Finance Director while taking real ownership of inventory, margins and variance analysis. It suits someone who likes understanding how things work on the ground, not just reporting on them.

What you will be doing

• Managing daily inventory control with accurate analysis and reporting
• Owning P&L variance accounts and explaining movements
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations for allocated areas
• Processing month end stock reconciliations
• Producing key reports including transactional and balance sheet reporting
• Analysing waste, gross margin, tank farm activity and works orders
• Ensuring financial controls are robust and reporting is reliable
• Working with operational teams to help them understand numbers, reports and processes
• Liaising with auditors and other internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting banking, payments and cashbook reconciliations
• Getting involved in ad hoc projects as required

What they are looking for

• Part qualified ACCA or CIMA, or relevant industry experience
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical, detail focused and confident communicating insight