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Management Accountant

Glasgow, Glasgow
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a leading defence and engineering business in Glasgow to appoint a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week on-site.OverviewA strong opportunity for a finance professional with defence or government contracting experience to join a business delivering complex, long-term programmes. You will play a key role in financial reporting, project accounting, and control processes across a portfolio of high-value contracts.Responsibilities<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deliver accurate month-end reporting and reconciliations across a portfolio of defence and engineering contracts.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning aligned to programme timelines.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Analyse balance sheet items including inventory, unbilled work, and WIP across project lifecycles.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner with programme and operational teams to support financial decision-making on long-term contracts.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead or support audit and rates processes, including government contract rate submissions where applicable.</li></ul>Requirements<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Background in defence, aerospace, engineering, or government contracting strongly preferred.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience in project or contract accounting within a programme-driven environment.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable working in a structured, security-conscious environment and engaging with both finance and operational stakeholders.</li></ul>Why apply?<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Join a business with long-term, high-value defence programmes offering genuine stability and career development.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Gain broad exposure to complex, multi-sector contracts in a commercially significant finance function.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Play an active role in shaping financial controls and reporting on programmes that matter.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODQ2MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T14:07:41Z