1. Ambitious, rapidly growing, ethical FMCG business
2. Excellent progression opportunities in a dynamic and supportive team
About Our Client
Michael Page have been retained by an ambitious, rapidly growing, and ethical business based in Staines, Surrey. They have achieved excellent year on year growth since inception - now with revenues approaching £150m, having grown more than 50% since 2020 and with plans to achieve £200m in the next few years - fuelled by a passion for quality, service and enduring partnerships.Our client value the long-term commitment of their colleagues and are serious about work life balance, flexibility and offering ongoing training & development to further your career.
Job Description
As the Management Accountant based from Staines, Surrey, Hybrid workingYou will be responsible forManagement Accounts & Reporting:
3. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts within a defined close timetable.
4. Ensure integrity of the general ledger through ownership of key reconciliations such as accruals and prepayments with transparent and effective reporting.
5. Support balance‑sheet control processes, ensuring reconciliations are accurate and completed on a timely basis.
6. Assist with audit preparation, providing schedules, explanations, and supporting documentation.
7. Support VAT reporting processes through accurate transactional coding and reconciliations.
8. Ensure compliance with internal controls and documented finance processes.
Finance Systems & Process Improvement:
9. Support day‑to‑day operation of the finance system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, transitioning to Microsoft Dynamics Business Central).
10. Act as a strong finance system user, helping maintain data integrity from order processing through to invoicing and cash receipt.
11. Assist with system enhancements, testing, and process improvements in partnership with the Financial Controller and Systems Project Team.
12. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of information.
13. Support finance‑led projects including system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and process redesign
Stakeholder Collaboration:
14. Work closely with Commercial and Operations teams to support financial insight and issue resolution.
15. Communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
16. Act as a trusted finance partner, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and improvements.
Performance Indicators:
17. Timeliness and quality of monthly management accounts.
18. Accuracy of balance‑sheet reconciliations and stock reporting.
19. Quality and clarity of financial analysis and commentary.
20. Contribution to system improvements and process efficiencies.
21. Positive feedback from internal stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
22. Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
23. Strong analytical and numerical ability with excellent attention to detail.
24. The client will consider different profilesExperience in management accounting ideally within a commercial environment, ideally FMCG, wholesale, or distribution but its not essentialCandidate from Practice looking for their first move into an industry role
25. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets; experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence tools advantageous.
26. Navision / Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience is desirable but not essential
27. Clear communicator, commercially aware, and comfortable working cross‑functionally.
28. Proactive, organised, and keen to develop in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial business.
29. Brings energy, curiosity, and good judgement to the role.
What's on Offer
30. Salary £50,000 - £60,000
31. Quarterly Bonus up to 5% of Quarterly earnings eligible after the 3-month probation period
32. Team Bonus / Annual bonus eligible after 12 months service this is based on the company's financial and sustainability targets. Up to 10%, capped at £5k
33. Hybrid working
34. Private medical
35. Pension 5% Employee / 5% employee
36. Life Insurance Scheme
37. Death in service 4x salary
38. Wellbeing policy - £250 a year you can spend on anything wellbeing related, gym, yoga whatever you'd like
39. Eye test
40. Flu jabs
41. Electric car scheme
42. Bike Scheme
43. Wellness App's
44. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
45. 37.5 hour week - Flexible on start/finish time
46. Free Parking