Company Accountant

Title: Company Accountant
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000

A unique opportunity has arisen for a hands-on, commercially minded Company Accountant to join a growing group within the commercial property sector. This is a broad and varied role offering real ownership, where you will play a key part in both the day-to-day financial operations and the ongoing financial management of multiple property entities.
This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a small, agile environment, taking responsibility across the full finance function while contributing to wider business operations. If you thrive in roles where no two days are the same and enjoy working closely with the commercial drivers of a business, this could be an excellent fit.

Role Description
You will take ownership of the accounting function across a portfolio of UK-based commercial property companies, ensuring accurate financial management, strong controls, and effective reporting. Alongside core accounting duties, you will also support broader operational and administrative activities.

Key responsibilities include:
Managing financial records across multiple UK property entities
Overseeing tenancy schedules, including tenant invoicing and proactive debtor management
Producing and maintaining a rolling 12-month cash flow forecast to support strategic decision-making
Reviewing and maintaining control accounts (cash, receivables, payables)
Preparing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed asset registers for property portfolios
Supporting the preparation of monthly property management reports
Monitoring operating expenditure against budgets and completing year-end service charge reconciliations
Calculating and preparing quarterly management fees
Processing payroll and submitting HMRC returns
Acting as the key point of contact for external accountants, ensuring compliance and timely filings
Preparing year-end information and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns
Monitoring bank covenant compliance and reporting where required
Contributing to wider group finance activities and supporting business operations as needed
Skills & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – essential
Proven experience in a similar, broad accounting role, ideally within a small or medium-sized business
Strong management accounting experience with a commercial mindset
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems
Exposure to, or strong interest in, the commercial property sector
Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a small team, with a flexible and proactive approach
Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role

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