Accountancy Practice Management Accountant in Stirling

n Hays is proud to be partnering with a well‑established public sectororganisation with a strong focus on financial governance, service improvementand long‑term financial planning. Operating within a complex and fast‑pacedenvironment, the organisation places real value on high‑quality financialinsight to support senior leaders, budget holders and strategicdecision‑making. A flexible and hybrid working approach is embedded, enablingemployees to balance service needs with modern ways of working. n As ManagementAccountant, you will play a key role within the Management Accounting team,acting as a trusted finance business partner to assigned services. Reporting tothe Management Accountancy Team Leader, you will provide high‑quality financialanalysis, advice and reporting to support effective budget management, serviceimprovement and change initiatives. \n Yourresponsibilities will include supporting services with budget setting,forecasting and monitoring, investigating and explaining variances, andensuring the achievement of approved savings. You will contribute to businesscases, performance reporting, medium‑ and long‑term financial planning, and thepreparation of service final accounts. The role also has a strong statutoryfocus, including the completion of statutory and other financial returns andsupporting the production of the annual accounts in collaboration withcorporate finance colleagues. n You must be a professionallyqualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with proven experience in a similar management accounting or financialenvironment. A strong understanding of accounting standards, legislativerequirements and financial governance is essential, along with the ability toremain up to date with technical developments. \n You will bringexcellent communication skills, enabling you to explain complex financialinformation clearly to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders. Stronganalytical capability, high attention to detail, and advanced spreadsheetskills are required, alongside experience of working with financial ledgersystems. Experience within apublic sector or local authority environment. n Inreturn, you'll secure a rewarding Management Accountant role offering a blendof professional challenge, influence and stability. The organisation offers ahybrid working model with a hybrid office presence, flexible workingarrangements, and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders onhigh‑impact financial matters. You'll be supported in your ongoing professionaldevelopment and given the scope to contribute meaningfully to serviceimprovement, financial planning and organisational objectives within acollaborative finance function. n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays