Management Accountant

W&A is supporting an established Scottish business in Dalkeith with the recruitment of a Management Accountant for an initial three-month temporary assignment, with the possibility of becoming permanent. This is a hands-on role offering a varied remit across management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and project accounting, working closely with an established finance team.

Contract: 3-month temporary assignment, with potential to become permanent

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Start Date: Immediate – applicants must be available to start straight away

The Opportunity

Working within a central finance function, you will support the preparation of monthly accounts across several group companies, initially focusing on a property investment business.

You'll work alongside the Management Accountant, property team and external managing agent to establish accounting processes, reconcile control accounts and support accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for a smaller group trading company, for review by the Management Accountant.
• Support the preparation of monthly accounts and balance sheet reconciliations across other group companies.
• Work with internal colleagues and the managing agent to establish accounting processes and reconcile balance sheet control accounts.
• Complete project cost reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with financial information and reconciliations ahead of the 2026 audit.

What You'll Bring

• Experience supporting management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Confidence working with financial information across multiple areas of a business.
• A practical, organised approach to meeting reporting deadlines.
• The ability to work collaboratively with finance colleagues and wider business teams.

Package & Benefits

• £45,000 annual salary.
• Initial three-month temporary contract, with the possibility of a permanent appointment.
• 33 days' annual leave.
• Potential access to employee discounts, subject to eligibility and agency terms.

Why Apply?

• Gain experience across several businesses within a group finance structure.
• Contribute to establishing and improving accounting processes.
• Work alongside an existing finance team with training provided.
• Opportunity for the initial temporary appointment to develop into a permanent position.

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.