Financial Accountant (12-15 month FTC)

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by Mentholatum to appoint Financial Accountant on a 12–15-month FTC. This is a maternity cover position, with a proposed start date of mid-June.

Mentholatum is a specialised global company dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through effective, innovative products with manufacturing facilities across five locations globally and products marketed and sold in over 150 countries. Its UK site in Scotland, is home to the iconic Deep Heat brand, developing and manufacturing healthcare products for markets across the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Innovation is central to the business, with consumer insight driving product development using the latest ingredients, technology, and sustainable practices, so consumers can truly feel the difference. 

Based in East Kilbride with hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or QBE accountant to join a busy, commercially focused finance function within an international group. The role offers responsibility for financial and statutory reporting and tax, along with the added variety of joining post-finance transformation, working with a newly implemented D365 ERP system.

This role would suit individuals coming to the end of a contract, facing redundancy, or currently in a permanent position and seeking the opportunity to gain manufacturing experience within an international organisation, working with household‑name brands.

Location: East Kilbride (Hybrid – 3 days on site / 2 from home)

Contract: 12–15-month Fixed Term Contract (starting mid-June)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Salary: Competitive DOE + Bonus

Benefits: Private healthcare, early finish on Friday + more

For more information on the role, please contact: Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.