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Company Accountant - Glasgow / Western central belt

£45,000 - £55,000 - Property / Construction - Qualified Accountancy & Finance
Ref: 2506 Date Posted: Wednesday 02 Apr 2025

W&A is delighted to exclusively support our client, M Squared, in the search for a Company Accountant to join their growing team.

Location: East Kilbride

Working Arrangements: Office Based

Company Profile

M Squared create exceptional outdoor spaces that make developments stand out. They specialise in commercial landscaping and groundworks, working with main contractors, end clients and public sector organisations to create outdoor spaces that enhance housing developments, care settings, public places, and more.

They have built a strong reputation by consistently delivering on complex and high profile projects throughout the UK. Their experienced and dedicated team have fuelled their growth, all sharing their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. They’ve developed unique, tailored technology to streamline processes and project management for all staff, and continually invest in tools, training and team-building.

Founded in 2014, they capped off their 10th year in business by hitting a target of £10m turnover. Now they’ve been flagged as one of the top Scottish Companies to Watch in 2025 – and already ranked in the Financial Times FT1000 for Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies, too.

Due to their continued and sustained growth, W&A are delighted to be supporting their recruitment as M Squared is seeking a capable Company Accountant to help support this next stage.

Role Profile

As Company Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in managing and optimising the business’s financial function. You will lead on forecasting, cashflow, reporting, and compliance, helping drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

This is a hands-on and varied position that would suit someone who enjoys getting close to the detail while making a broader strategic impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial forecasting, budgeting, and MI dashboard development
  • Cashflow management and reporting
  • Oversight of compliance and internal financial controls
  • Month-end and year-end reporting
  • Bookkeeping and ledger maintenance using Xero
  • Risk management and financial analysis

Person Profile

  • A qualified accountant but applicants that are qualified by experience who can evidence they’ve succeeded in a similar role will also be considered
  • Experience of working in an SME environment
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting platforms (Xero preferred)
  • Comfortable preparing detailed budgets and forecasts
  • Analytical, detail-focused, and solutions-driven
  • A collaborative communicator who thrives in dynamic environments

Benefits

  • Private health insurance
  • Lifestyle rewards and employee perks
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Annual leave for your birthday and long-service holidays
  • Corporate events, branded workwear, and free parking
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with strong support for career development

Business Values

We take pride in our work and ourselves

Showing a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and being proactive.

We do what we say we’ll do

Being eager to contribute to continued growth of M Squared, and able to offer or ask for support as needed.

We do what it takes to get the job done

Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and being adaptable and resilient to new opportunities or challenges.

We’re ambitious and work hard

Being keen to learn and develop new skills, seizing opportunities to undertake training, work on new projects or with new technologies.

How to Apply

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Graeme Bruce at graeme@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk or reach out to W&A for a private and confidential discussion about the role and your current circumstances.

Alternatively, please apply, and we will be in touch.