Management Accountant| Paisley | 50k | 35 hour week

Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established transport and infrastructure organisation in the appointment of a Management/Operations Accountant to join its Finance team paying up to £50,000 p.a and offering a 35 hour week with flexible start/finish times.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to combine strong financial control experience with commercial analysis and business partnering within a fast-paced operational environment. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring operational performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and leading a Finance Analyst.

The Company

This established organisation plays a critical role within the UK transport sector and is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and sustainable growth. The business offers a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development are actively encouraged.

The Role

The Operations Accountant will support the FP&A Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting, analysing and operational performance.

The role combines month-end financial control responsibilities with forward-looking budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering activities, providing significant exposure to senior operational stakeholders and key decision makers throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Monitor and analyse operational expenditure against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends.
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• Deliver detailed month-end variance analysis across direct operating and fixed costs.
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• Take ownership of monthly balance sheet reconciliations relating to operational activities.
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• Review reconciliations prepared by direct reports and investigate any anomalies.
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• Support the preparation of monthly risks and opportunities reporting.
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• Act as an escalation point for supplier queries, disputed invoices, and outstanding credit notes.
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• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with departmental stakeholders.
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• Support investment appraisals, tender submissions, and business case development.
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• Provide meaningful financial insight and analysis to operational teams and senior management.
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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, controls, and reporting.
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• Support governance and compliance activities within the FP&A function.
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• Represent Finance at operational meetings, projects, and business initiatives.
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• Assist with audit preparation and key finance projects as required.
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Candidate Profile

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• ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or equivalent qualified.
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• Relevant post-qualified experience within management accounting, FP&A, or commercial finance.
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• Strong financial analysis and business partnering capability.
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• Experience presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
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• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets and financial models.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to challenge, influence, and support operational decision making.
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• Experience within a complex operational environment would be advantageous.
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• Transport, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, or infrastructure sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
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What's on Offer

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• 35 hour week
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• Hybrid
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• Flexible start/finish time core hours - 10am - 4pm
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• Opportunity to join a well-respected and growing organisation.
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• Varied role combining financial control, analysis, and business partnering.
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• Leadership responsibility with direct people management.
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• Significant exposure to operational and senior leadership teams.
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• Strong career development opportunities.
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Next Steps

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent, or click Apply to register your interest.