Management Accountant

Search are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join a fast‑growing, project‑driven business in Edinburgh. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers genuine ownership, visibility and influence in a dynamic, hands‑on environment.

You’ll play a key role in shaping financial insight across multiple live projects, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys being close to the action and wants to make a tangible impact.

• Full‑cycle management accounting, including month‑end close, reporting and MI preparation
• Producing accurate, timely management accounts with meaningful commentary
• Monitoring project costs, margins, WIP and variances across multiple sites
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Partnering with project managers and site teams to support cost control and decision‑making
• Supporting year‑end and statutory audit processes
• Delivering ad‑hoc commercial analysis to support business decisions
• Driving improvements in financial processes, reporting and systems as the business scales

• Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant
• Strong management accounting experience within construction or a project‑based environment
• Solid understanding of job costing, WIP and project finance
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems
• Confident communicator, comfortable challenging stakeholders and working cross‑functionally
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Experience with CIS, VAT and construction systems (advantageous but not essential)

• Salary of £50,000–£60,000+, depending on experience
• Hybrid working options
• High‑impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape processes in a growing, ambitious business
• Supportive, collaborative culture with clear scope for progression