Management Accountant
Skelmersdale
£Neg + bonus / benefits
Ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the UK’s most established and recognised FMCG brands?
Seymour John is supporting an international dairy / FMCG client who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join the team in Skelmersdale. You will join a large international family-owned group with over 26,000 colleagues across Europe. Following recent acquisition and a commitment to invest £45m on-site, they are looking for a candidate who can immediately add value, not just in terms of skills, but in mindset and impact. This is a site-based position with some flexibility available.
* Oversee month-end and year-end accounting tasks, ensuring accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting.
* Carry out balance sheet reconciliations on schedule, resolving any variances promptly.
* Support the creation of budgets and reforecasts, providing meaningful variance analysis.
* Maintain the fixed asset register and related controls.
* Produce timely and accurate bank reconciliations.
* Work closely with internal teams to help deliver financial targets.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
* Provide management with clear financial insight and advice.
* Identify and drive opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
What we’re looking for:
* Experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.
* Qualified or nearing completion of CIMA/ACCA.
* Strong background in management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
* Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail.
* Proficient in Excel and comfortable with accounting systems (knowledge of Sage 200 is a plus).
* Able to interpret complex data and present findings in a clear, actionable way.
* Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Benefits:
* Annual bonus of up to 10%
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave
* Enhanced bereavement leave
* Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%
* Access to a wide range of employee discounts (online and in-store)
* Company-provided IT equipment
* Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
* Free onsite parking
For further information on this role please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd