Assistant Management Accountant - East Coast

Assistant Management Accountant – Permanent | Full-time

Dalkeith | Hybrid

Salary Up to £30,000 DOE

Ready to grow your finance career in a hands-on, fast-paced role?

Syme Drummond is delighted to be partnering exclusively with The NWH Group, one of Scotland’s leading recycling and waste management businesses. Currently in a period of growth, they are expanding their finance team and now have an opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to play a hands-on role in supporting accurate, timely information that guides key operational decisions across a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.

This is a varied and practical role, ideal for someone who is part-qualified or experienced in management accounts, with a desire to grow and develop in a supportive, values-led team.

What you’ll get involved in:
• Month-end close tasks including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Producing management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary
• Reporting and analysis across sales, costs, and operational KPIs
• Supporting budgets, forecasts and audit preparation
• Partnering with managers to explain financial information and support decisions

Why this role?
• Join a well-established, growing family business with a strong reputation and values-led culture
• Play a pivotal role in a close-knit finance team where your input really makes a difference
• Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days in the office each week once trained
• Competitive salary up to £30,000 plus benefits and development opportunities

Bring your management accounts experience, Excel skills, and proactive approach – this is your chance to grow your career in a friendly, ambitious business making a real impact.

Interested?
Apply now or drop me a note for a confidential chat and I’ll share next steps and timelines. You can reach me at lynne.friel@symedrummond.co.uk for more info.