A well-established home-building company in South Ayrshire is seeking an experienced Accountant to take ownership of its full in-house finance function. The business prides itself on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes with a strong ethical approach and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in finance and accounting, ideally within the construction or property development sector. The full-time, permanent position will be based on-site and offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities - Managing all aspects of financial accounting including: Sage 50 Accounts (weekly/monthly) Payroll processing and year-end Pension administration Eque2 costing and analysis Purchase and sales ledger Cash book postings and bank reconciliations Month-end journals and management accounts CIS returns and subcontractor reconciliations VAT returns (monthly and group) Fixed assets and work-in-progress tracking Utility invoice management and statement reconciliations Forecasting and year-end adjustments Liaising with external auditors Inter-company balance reconciliations Petty cash and post distribution Government Gateway submissions across multiple entities Essential Experience: Proven experience in account management or a similar finance role Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and Eque2 Experience in payroll, VAT, CIS and year-end processes Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision Desirable Experience: Background in the construction or home-building industry Familiarity with project costing and subcontractor management Skills & Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Detail-oriented with a proactive approach Ability to work independently and collaboratively For more information on the role, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.