Project Accountant - Glasgow / Western central belt

W&A is delighted to exclusively support our client, M Squared, in the search for a Project 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 they seek to appoint a Project Accountant to their dynamic team.

Role Profile

The Project Accountant will take responsibility for project-level financials, managing cost tracking, billing, and gross profit analysis across multiple projects.

This role offers the chance to work closely with operations teams and drive improvements in project reporting and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
• Lead on gross profit and margin analysis across projects
• Review and manage project budgets and forecasts
• Oversee project invoicing and accrued income
• Collaborate with project managers and commercial teams
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting
• Responsible for building relationships with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers
• Working closely with Debtors to minimise any aged debt issues and actively monitor credit control

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
• Adept in data analysis, working with multiple data sources to create insight and plans
• Commercial and business acumen           
• Skilled in reconciliations, forecasting, and reporting
• Analytical, organised, and proactive
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach

Benefits

• Investment in training, technology, and personal development
• Tools and systems designed to streamline your workload
• Opportunities to shape processes and add real value
• Private health cover and lifestyle rewards
• Holiday perks, team events, and a supportive working environment

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 Ross McQuarrie at ross@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.