1. Fantastic Commercial Management Accountant Opportunity
2. Thriving growing FMCG business
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant include:
3. Monthly management accounts, accruals, prepayments, journals.
4. Working closely with the ledger team and providing cover/support where needed.
5. Liaising with operational teams - from manufacturing to haulage - to understand spend, usage, and variances.
6. Cash flow support, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
7. Supporting the Sage Intacct migration and AP automation projects.
8. Assist in tracking seasonal spend and providing commentary and analysis
9. Provide insight into stock, licensing, and costs across a diverse supply chain
The Successful Applicant
The successful Management Accountant will have:
10. Experience in manufacturing or FMCG, or similar fast-paced sectors.
11. Ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience - CIMA/ACCA/AAT all considered.
12. Comfortable working in a fast-moving, seasonal business.
13. Strong communicator who can talk to everyone
14. Confident in working with systems
15. Commercial mindset with attention to detail.
16. Down-to-earth - this is a place where people roll up sleeves and get stuck in
17. Understanding cost timing and stock valuation is critical.
What's on Offer
Our client will offer you:
18. Salary: £37,000 - £40,000
19. Study support available for CIMA/ACCA
20. Supportive Financial Controller and FD - both technically trained and hands-on
21. Opportunity to grow as the business continues to modernise its finance function
This 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.