Management Accountant at United Infrastructure

Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modelling, Excel, Communication, Attention to Detail, Business Partnering, Cost Control, Process Improvement, Compliance, Audit Support, General Ledger, Financial Analysis

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description United Infrastructure is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We employ over 1400 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients. United Infrastructure is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future. Our Connected business connects people through fixed-line and mobile telecoms infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information Job Description To support the finance function by delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, insightful analysis, and effective business partnering. The Management Accountant plays a key role in month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and ensuring financial information supports decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Month-End and Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts with accurate accruals, prepayments, and journal entries. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure timely month-end close. Assist in producing P&L statements, variance analysis, and commentary. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts monthly. Budgeting and Forecasting Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes. Work with departmental managers to gather assumptions, validate inputs, and challenge cost plans. Develop financial models and forecasting tools where required. Business Partnering Provide financial support and insight to non-finance teams. Translate financial performance into actionable insight for budget holders. Monitor cost centre performance and challenge overspending Deliver regular and ad hoc financial analysis on revenue, cost, margins, and KPIs. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support business decisions. Process Improvement Recommend and implement improvements to reporting processes and financial controls. Assist with system upgrades or new finance system implementations. Compliance and Controls Ensure adherence to financial policies and internal controls. Support the external audit process with reconciliations and documentation. Skills & Experience Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Previous experience in a similar management accounting role. Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of month-end processes. Confident using financial systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Business Central, Oracle, or similar). Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, financial modelling). Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders. Organised, proactive, and deadline-focused.

Responsibilities

The Management Accountant supports the finance function by delivering accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis. They play a key role in month-end close, budgeting, and ensuring financial information aids decision-making across the business.