Company Accountant - 12 Month FTC

FMCG JOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Newry is hiring a Financial Controller / Company Accountant for a 12-month FTC. This hands-on role offers full responsibility for finance within a fast-paced environment, demanding strong attention to detail and proactive engagement with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a standalone finance role or within a growing SME.
• Strong track record of month-end reporting, VAT, and financial controls.
• Experience in FMCG, food production, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Oversee all aspects of statutory company accounts and compliance.
• Manage VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and related reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Financial controls

Commercial decision-making

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Financial Controller / Company Accountant - 12-Month FTC

FMCG jobs is proud to be partnering with a well-established FMCG business based in the Newry area to successfully secure a Financial Controller / Company Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

This is a hands-on, role that will suit someone who enjoys full responsibility for the finance function within a fast-paced, product-led environment. The role offers real scope to make an impact, working closely with the senior leadership team and supporting key decisions with timely, accurate financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Oversee all aspects of statutory company accounts and compliance
• Manage VAT returns, HMRC submissions, and related reporting
• Take ownership of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control
• Complete bank reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with external accountants or auditors
• Deliver meaningful insight through ad hoc reporting and analysis to support commercial decision-making

The ideal candidate:

We're looking for a capable, self-sufficient finance professional who is confident managing a broad and varied remit. Ideally, you will have experience in a standalone finance role or within a growing SME, with a strong track record across month-end reporting, VAT, and financial controls. Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics would be a distinct advantage. You'll be someone with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Previous experience in an FMCG, food production, or manufacturing environment would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer:

This is a genuinely varied role where you'll manage the end-to-end finance function, with an opportunity to contribute to a growing and respected FMCG business.