ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE RECRUITMENT

Management Accountant - Midlothian

£45,000 - Property / Construction - Transactional / Part-Qualified
Ref: 2785 Date Posted: Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

W&A is supporting an established Scottish business in Dalkeith with the recruitment of a Management Accountant for an initial three-month temporary assignment, with the possibility of becoming permanent. This is a hands-on role offering a varied remit across management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and project accounting, working closely with an established finance team.

Contract: 3-month temporary assignment, with potential to become permanent

Salary: £45,000 per annum 

Start Date: Immediate – applicants must be available to start straight away

The Opportunity

Working within a central finance function, you will support the preparation of monthly accounts across several group companies, initially focusing on a property investment business.

You'll work alongside the Management Accountant, property team and external managing agent to establish accounting processes, reconcile control accounts and support accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly management accounts for a smaller group trading company, for review by the Management Accountant.

  • Support the preparation of monthly accounts and balance sheet reconciliations across other group companies.

  • Work with internal colleagues and the managing agent to establish accounting processes and reconcile balance sheet control accounts.

  • Complete project cost reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

  • Assist with financial information and reconciliations ahead of the 2026 audit.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience supporting management accounts preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Confidence working with financial information across multiple areas of a business.

  • A practical, organised approach to meeting reporting deadlines.

  • The ability to work collaboratively with finance colleagues and wider business teams.

Package & Benefits

  • £45,000 annual salary.

  • Initial three-month temporary contract, with the possibility of a permanent appointment.

  • 33 days' annual leave.

  • Potential access to employee discounts, subject to eligibility and agency terms.

Why Apply?

  • Gain experience across several businesses within a group finance structure.

  • Contribute to establishing and improving accounting processes.

  • Work alongside an existing finance team with training provided.

  • Opportunity for the initial temporary appointment to develop into a permanent position.

To learn more or apply, please contact Laura Buchanan Owen at Laura@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.