Interim Management Accountant

iMultiply; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

iMultiply is recruiting an Interim Management Accountant to join a growing multi-site business in Edinburgh. The role is a 3-month interim contract, office-based with a salary equivalent of £45,000-£50,000. You will support month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, and a project to realign property accounts.

Join a hands-on finance team in a family-founded UK group with ambitious growth plans and multi-entity exposure. Immediate start available and onsite parking offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting roles with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
• Knowledge of VAT and month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in multi-entity businesses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain controls.
• Review and correct balance sheet control accounts.
• Assist with reclassifications and reporting improvements.
• Process and review accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Support VAT returns and related accounting requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end schedules.
• Collaborate with the Management Accountant and FD to alleviate workload.
• Support finance system/process improvements.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the business.
• Provide general accounting support across entities.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliations

Accruals & prepayments

Journals

VAT knowledge

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Part-qualified / QBE

Job description

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.

The Organisation

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.

The Role

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

The Ideal Candidate

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

Mandatory

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

On Offer

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 office-based role in Shawfair.
• Free onsite parking available.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a diverse and growing multi-entity group.
• Immediate start available.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants.

iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristics. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but don't meet every requirement, we would still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria, and we believe potential and attitude are just as important as experience.