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Project/Management Accountant

Manufacturing

Fife

Permanent ⁄ £32000 - £38000

Updated May 14, 2008

ESA McIntosh are the UK's leading, and largest, manufacturer and supplier of furniture for educational environments. It is a position we are proud of and a reputation which we plan to build on.
With a turnover in excess of £100 million per annum and double digit growth in each of the last five years, the Havelock Europa Group is forging ahead with its mission to become the market leader and "supplier of choice" in each of its operating divisions in the UK.
In order to achieve this goal we require high calibre Finance Professionals who can add value to our operational teams by becoming a business partner and providing accurate and timely financial information. We are currently seeking to recruit a Project/Management Accountant to our finance team based in Kirkcaldy. You will report to the Financial Controller and support the finance function by providing a full management and project accounting service to the wider business.

The scope of this role will include but not be limited to:
• Management Reporting
Preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L, Balance Sheet and consolidated accounts with commentary
• Budgets & Forecast
Preparation of monthly P&L forecasts and annual budgets
• Financial Analysis
Monthly operational variances, overhead spend variances and balance sheet reconciliations
• Cost Control
Working with line managers re operational cost problems and provide financial support for cross functional focus teams
• Project Reviews
Support business project review process as Finance champion, ensure costing system provides accurate data to the business, report to FC/FD on project profitability and issues and ensure forecasts/budgets reflect expected project outcomes
• Costing
Support standards revision, both annual and interim
• General Accounting
Support monthly ledger close, accruals/prepayments, depreciation calculations and help with the preparation of annual statutory accounts

Who we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop within a highly successful business that is committed to providing rewarding careers. The role offers a wide variety of work and scope for development and requires an individual who can manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines. In addition to this, you must be able to demonstrate your ability to interact with all the key stakeholders in the business regardless of level of seniority.
The successful candidate will be qualified (CA\CIMA \ ACCA) though consideration will be given to candidates who do not have a professional qualification but have strong management accounts experience in a relevant industry.
You will be a team player but need to possess the initiative and drive to work on your own. You will have highly developed communications skills allowing you to form the link between finance and other internal business functions.

Your technical expertise will include strong spreadsheet and reconciliation skills coupled with exposure to MRP/ERP systems. Previous experience of providing financial support to management within a manufacturing or project driven environment and staff supervision would be desirable but not essential.

About our client
ESA McIntosh have been around for a long time, over 100 years in fact. In that time they have developed their skills and experience, so that today they can offer the best service possible.
They can trace their roots back to the 1860s, when two separate companies were formed. One company specialised in high quality furniture for homes, hotels and cruise liners; the other provided supplies for schools. In 1987, these two firms joined forces to become ESA McIntosh. Such a strong track record in creating quality products and supplying solutions for educational environments, combined with determination to be the best, meant that this was the start of a major success story.
ESA McIntosh were acquired by Havelock Europa as a result of a 10-year strategic acquisition and organic growth programme. Havelock Europa has established a strong and diversified position spanning educational interiors and supplies, retail, banking, hotel, healthcare interiors and point of sale print and display. In fact, the group now consists of eight businesses operating in three sectors across six locations in the UK.
The key strategy has been to focus on UK growth markets which are supported by committed government infrastructure spend.

What's on offer
£32,000 to £38,000 plus benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0131 243 2900. Job Ref: 12936601
Your application will be sent to Simon Rice.