Financial Accountant - FMCG Sector Location: Cheshire Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 Experience Level: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified If you're a Financial Accountant who thrives on clean accounts, strong controls, and a smooth year-end process - this could be the perfect next step. We're working with a fast-growing business in the FMCG sector, to find a Financial Accountant who can take ownership of day-to-day financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit preparation. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, while supporting smart decision-making across the business. You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and a good sense of humour (especially around month-end). What you'll be doing: Lead, manage and develop a small team directly whilst working with the wider UK and international finance teams. Lead financial accounting for the UK business, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with UK GAAP Prepare statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process Own the trial balance and balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations and controls are watertight Oversee AP, billing, fixed assets, and inventory accounting Support tax compliance including VAT, Corporation Tax, and Withholding Tax Partner with colleagues across finance, procurement, and operations to drive improvements Contribute to system development and process automation using SAPWhat we're looking for: CIMA, ACA or ACCA Strong experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting, ideally in a product-led environment Confident managing audits, reconciliations, and financial controls Proficient in SAP and Excel A proactive, organised individual with excellent attention to detail and communication skills Why join? Be part of a UK venture backed by a €1bn international group Work in a supportive, collaborative team with real influence from day one Enjoy a site-based role with occasional travel and plenty of variety A culture that values balance, wellbeing, and professional growthIf you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, feel trusted, and work with people who value what you do - we'd love to hear from you. Apply now quoting reference number 10164 or get in touch for a confidential chat