Michael Page are exclusively partnering with a long-established, manufacturing and based near Preston. With a turnover of over £50m and supplying some very well-known customers, they're in the midst of one of the biggest finance modernisation projects they've ever undertaken - new systems, new structure, new leadership.
Client Details
Right now, they're looking to appoint a Management Accountant with experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments. This isn't just a steady-state reporting role - it's hands-on, commercially involved, and sits in a business where finance becoming central to decision-making.
Description
The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant include:
Monthly management accounts, accruals, prepayments, journals.
Working closely with the ledger team and providing cover/support where needed.
Liaising with operational teams - from manufacturing to haulage - to understand spend, usage, and variances.
Cash flow support, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
Supporting the Sage Intacct migration and AP automation projects.
Assist in tracking seasonal spend and providing commentary and analysis
Provide insight into stock, licensing, and costs across a diverse supply chain
Profile
The successful Management Accountant will have:
Experience in manufacturing or FMCG, or similar fast-paced sectors.
Ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience - CIMA/ACCA/AAT all considered.
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, seasonal business.
Strong communicator who can talk to everyone
Confident in working with systems
Commercial mindset with attention to detail.
Down-to-earth - this is a place where people roll up sleeves and get stuck in
Understanding cost timing and stock valuation is critical.
Job Offer
Our client will offer you:
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000
Study support available for CIMA/ACCA
Supportive Financial Controller and FD - both technically trained and hands-on
Opportunity to grow as the business continues to modernise its finance functionThis is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to do more than crunch numbers - you'll be embedded in the heartbeat of the business. The leadership are supportive, realistic, and know what they're building. If you're excited by the sound of this, let's talk