Management Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross is working with a well-established commercial property organisation based in Uddingston, which is seeking a Management Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers excellent exposure across management accounting, reporting, and business partnering, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS student looking to further develop their experience.

The Role:

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the day-to-day finance function and month-end processes across multiple sites. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Performing month-end close activities and bank reconciliations
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing accounts receivable and debt collection activities
• Posting journals and monthly expenses
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting variance analysis and financial reporting
• Assisting with year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation
• Working with internal property management software and accounting systems
• Building strong relationships with operational teams across the business
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls

About You:

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience in a management accounting, assistant accountant, or similar finance role
• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS)
• Strong reconciliation and month-end experience
• Good knowledge of VAT and financial reporting processes
• Experience using Xero or a similar accounting system
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and desire to continually improve processes

Package:

• Salary up to £44,000
• Excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant
• Broad exposure across management accounting and commercial finance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Pension scheme
• Genuine opportunity for progression and professional development

For more information on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross: [email protected]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.