Interim Management Accountant

£45,000-£50,000 Salary Equivalent | 3-Month initial Contract | Edinburgh | Fully Office Based

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing multi-site business? This role offers the chance to join a fast-paced finance team, supporting both operational finance activities and a key accounting improvement project during a period of growth and change.

This entrepreneurial and expanding business operates a diverse portfolio of well-known franchise and investment entities across Scotland. With continued growth plans and a people-first culture, the organisation offers a collaborative, hands‑on working environment where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial decision‑making.

• Growing multi-entity business with operations across Scotland.
• Diverse portfolio spanning retail, leisure and property interests.
• Modern office environment based in Shawfair.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Family-founded business with ambitious growth plans.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance leadership.
• Immediate requirement due to increased workload and team capacity constraints.

This is an interim position expected to last approximately three months, supporting the finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Director, assisting with month-end activities, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting, while also supporting a key project focused on improving and realigning property company accounts.

The role will offer a varied workload and would suit someone who enjoys a hands‑on environment and can quickly adapt to business needs.

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Review and correct balance sheet control accounts.
• Assist with accounting reclassifications and financial reporting improvements.
• Process and review accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Support VAT returns and related accounting requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end schedules.
• Work closely with the Management Accountant to alleviate workload pressures.
• Support ongoing finance system and process improvements.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the wider business as required.
• Provide general accounting support across multiple entities.

We are looking for an experienced accountant who can quickly integrate into the team and add value from day one.

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Financial Accountant position.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Knowledge of VAT and month-end accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating within a hands‑on finance team.

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Previous experience supporting year-end audit processes.
• Experience working within multi-entity businesses.
• Exposure to finance system implementations or system changes.
• Retail, hospitality, property or multi-site business experience.
• Ability to identify and improve accounting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional seeking a varied contract role within a growing and ambitious business.

• 3-month interim contract.
• Salary equivalent of £45,000-£50,000.
• Flexible working pattern from 3 days per week up to full-time hours.
• Fully…