Management Accountant

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join a fast growing, project driven business in Edinburgh. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers genuine ownership, visibility and influence in a dynamic, hands on environment. You'll play a key role in shaping financial insight across multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys being close to the action and wants to make a tangible impact. Your role will involve: * Full cycle management accounting, including month end close, reporting and MI preparation * Producing accurate, timely management accounts with meaningful commentary * Monitoring project costs, margins, WIP and variances across multiple sites * Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning * Partnering with project managers and site teams to support cost control and decision making * Supporting year end and statutory audit processes * Delivering ad hoc commercial analysis to support business decisions * Driving improvements in financial processes, reporting and systems as the business scales What we're looking for: * Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant * Strong management accounting experience within construction or a project based environment * Solid understanding of job costing, WIP and project finance * Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems * Confident communicator, comfortable challenging stakeholders and working cross functionally * Able to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment * Experience with CIS, VAT and construction systems (advantageous but not essential) What's in it for you: * Salary of circa £50,000-£60,000, depending on experience * Hybrid working options * High impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership * Opportunity to shape processes in a growing, ambitious business * Supportive, collaborative culture with clear scope for progression * Involvement in high profile, meaningful projects To apply or find out more: Please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed). Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age