Company Accountant
Creideas
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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