Management Accountant

Samworth Brothers Limited; Callington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to join its Finance Shared Services team. This role focuses on accurate financial reporting and requires leadership in various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified (CIMA or ACCA), have experience in a similar role, and possess strong Excel skills. Join a company that values collaboration and offers excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent) with ambition to progress.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading management accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with month-end timetables.
• Preparing and posting journals including prepayments and accruals.
• Producing monthly balance sheet and P&L reports for review.

Skills

Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA

Strong Excel skills

Experience in a similar role

Collaborative team player

Tools

ERP systems (MS Dynamics AX/365)

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career? We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Finance Shared Services team. This role focuses on accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple business categories.

• Lead management accounting tasks for designated businesses, ensuring compliance with month‑end timetables
• Prepare and post journals including prepayments, accruals, and payroll
• Produce monthly balance sheet and P&L reports for business review
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and drive actions from GRNI reviews
• Support budget preparation, year‑end reporting, and liaise with auditors

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Part‑qualified CIMA or ACCA (or equivalent) with ambition to progress
• Previous experience in a similar role within a medium to large organisation
• Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of ERP systems (MS Dynamics AX/365 desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member; you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.

Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth‑generation family business producing high‑quality own‑label products for many of the UK’s best‑known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well‑invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Policy Statement

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.