Management Accountant

Iconic Resourcing Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a remote role in Scotland. You will lead financial operations across UK and US entities, managing month-end closings, payroll, VAT, and strategic input. The ideal candidate will possess strong management accounting skills, attention to detail, and experience with Xero. Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful financial improvements.

Benefits

True flexibility: 100% remote

Ownership: real responsibility and autonomy

Growth: work directly with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Strong management accounting and month-end experience.
• Solid grasp of UK payroll and VAT.
• Experience with cloud accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate management accounts.
• Manage UK payroll operations, liaising with outsourced provider.
• Handle UK VAT returns and US sales tax filings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Skills

Management accounting

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified or QBE accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Management Accountant

Remote - must be based in Scotland for occasional meetings

Excellent salary and benefits package

Are you a hands‑on accountant who thrives on variety and ownership? Iconic Resourcing are delighted to be exclusively retained by NCTech in their search for a Management Accountant to take the lead on their financial operations across UK and US entities. This isn't a routine ledger‑posting role - you'll be the go‑to person for everything from management accounts and payroll to compliance and process improvement.

NCTech is a Scottish headquartered imagery and geospatial technology business specialising in advanced street‑view technology, similar to Google Street View but with enhanced capabilities like layering analytics and GIS tracking for precise measurements.

Working remotely, you'll partner closely with the CFO, reporting directly to a new Finance Manager, also being recruited by Iconic at this time, and support the Finance Assistant, ensuring financial accuracy while driving efficiency across the department.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Own the month‑end close process, delivering accurate management accounts with insightful commentary
• Conduct comprehensive P&L and Balance Sheet reviews across our Xero systems
• Supervise transactional accounting and mentor the Finance Assistant

Payroll & People

• Manage UK payroll operations, liaising with our outsourced provider Azets
• Provide US payroll support and contractor oversight
• Be the first port of call for employee payroll queries

Compliance & Tax

• Handle UK VAT returns and US sales tax filings
• Coordinate year‑end audit requirements
• Manage R&D tax credit reviews with our technical team

Strategic Input

• Administer grant claims and business surveys
• Manage patent renewals and cash flow forecasting
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting

Previous Experience

• Qualified or QBE accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong management accounting and month‑end experience
• Solid grasp of UK payroll and VAT - US sales tax knowledge would be a big advantage
• Experience with cloud accounting systems (Xero ideal)
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset
• Strong communication skills for dealing with advisors and stakeholders
• R&D tax credit or grant administration experience

Why Join NCTech?

• True flexibility: 100% remote
• Variety: No two days are the same - from strategic planning to technical compliance
• Ownership: Real responsibility and autonomy from day one
• Impact: Help shape the finance function and drive meaningful improvements for the business' next chapter
• Growth: Work directly with senior leadership and expand your skills across UK/US operations

Next Steps - How to Apply

If you think you have the experience that we are looking for we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Cameron Brown at Iconic Resourcing for more information. All conversations will be kept confidential and please note any direct or 3rd party applications will come to Iconic Resourcing to be screened and reviewed.

At Iconic Resourcing we are engaged by many leading organisations across Scotland and our aim is to keep the recruitment process simple. The people we work with are often in demand professionals, so we work in a completely agile way which means discussions don't need to be during working hours, we can arrange video calls at times convenient to you. Please visit our website to view all our Iconic Jobs across Scotland.

Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency.