Interim Project Accountant; Payroll

Position: Interim Project Accountant (Payroll)
Location: Glasgow (on-site)
Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: Competitive

A well-established, family-run business based in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Professional to support on a key payroll project. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running and transition of payroll operations following the recent implementation of a new SAGE payroll system.

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing
• Provide support on weekly payroll cycles
• Assist with the transition and optimisation of the newly implemented SAGE payroll system
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Troubleshoot issues and provide hands‑on support during the system transition period

• Experience supporting payroll as part of a broader role (not necessarily sole responsibility)
• Proven experience running end-to-end monthly payroll
• Exposure to or involvement in weekly payroll processes
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, ideally SAGE
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transitions
• Hands‑on, adaptable approach with the ability to hit the ground running

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.

Please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross for more information – christ