Accountant

Iconic Resourcing Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DGP Materials Handling, Scotland's leading independent specialist in forklift sales and long-term hire, seeks a Company Accountant to own the finance function across two sites. You will report to the Finance Director, manage a small team and drive system/process improvements to enable growth.

The role offers a hands-on, development-focused path with potential to progress. Previous manufacturing/industrial finance experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and leading a small finance team.
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and month-end skills.
• Good systems knowledge, including Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong communication skills.
• Interest in improving processes and supporting change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day accounts function across both sites.
• Leading and developing a team of five finance staff.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Managing payroll submissions through an external provider.
• Completing VAT returns and other compliance requirements.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning.
• Overseeing accounts payable, receivable and credit control.
• Assisting with year-end and audit activity.
• Supporting the integration of a recently acquired business.
• Playing a key role in finance system and process improvements.
• Working closely with the Finance Director to support growth.

Skills

Management accounts

Team leadership

Month-end close

Excel

Accounting software

Budgeting & forecasting

Cashflow management

VAT/compliance

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA or QBE)

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheet proficiency

Job description

Iconic Resourcing is delighted to be supporting DGP Materials Handling in the appointment of a Company Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, well-established business and take ownership of the finance function during an exciting period of growth and change.

DGP is Scotland's leading independent specialist in forklift sales and long-term hire, with a strong reputation built over more than 50 years. The business has recently expanded through acquisition and is investing in new systems and processes to support future growth.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll oversee the day-to-day finance function across two sites, manage a small finance team, and play a key role in improving processes and supporting business decisions. This is a hands‑on role with genuine scope to develop into a more senior position over time.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day accounts function across both businesses
• Leading and developing a team of five finance staff
• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Managing payroll submissions through an external provider
• Completing VAT returns and other compliance requirements
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
• Overseeing accounts payable, receivable and credit control
• Assisting with year-end and audit activity
• Supporting the integration of a recently acquired business
• Playing a key role in finance system and process improvements
• Working closely with the Finance Director to support the continued growth of the business

Previous Experience

We're open to candidates who are fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, provided you have strong accounting skills and enjoy working in a fast‑paced SME environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience preparing management accounts and overseeing finance operations, including a small team
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and month‑end skills
• Good systems knowledge, including Excel and accounting software
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• A practical and hands‑on approach
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across the business
• An interest in improving processes and supporting change initiatives

Experience within manufacturing, construction, plant hire, equipment hire, logistics or the motor trade would be particularly advantageous.

Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such.