Management Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a well-established FMCG business in Park Royal. This hands-on role offers a salary of £60,000 per annum on a 6-month contract, potentially leading to a permanent position. Responsibilities include managing accounts, supporting cost control, and providing financial insights. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG, strong cost accounting knowledge, and the ability to work closely with operational teams.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant within the FMCG sector.
• Factory/manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely management accounts for the factory site.
• Partner with factory and operations teams to support cost control and performance improvement.
• Deliver clear financial insight to inform operational and strategic decisions.

Skills

Management accounting

Cost accounting

Collaborating with operational teams

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Park Royal onsite Management Accountant, £60,000 per annum (DOE), 6-month contract with a view to permanent.

We are working with a well-established FMCG business to recruit a Management Accountant for their manufacturing site in Park Royal. This is a hands-on, site-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations and influencing commercial decisions within a fast-paced factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely management accounts for the factory site


• Partner with factory and operations teams to support cost control and performance improvement


• Analyse manufacturing variances, standard costing and product margins


• Support budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes


• Deliver clear financial insight to inform operational and strategic decisions


• Line management of one direct report, providing guidance, support and development

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant within the FMCG sector


• Factory / manufacturing experience highly desirable


• Previous experience managing or mentoring junior team members preferred


• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing KPIs


• Confident working onsite and collaborating closely with operational teams


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What’s on Offer

• 60,000 per annum


• Initial 6-month contract, with strong potential to convert to permanent


• Opportunity to work with a respected FMCG business at site level


• Onsite role in Park Royal (free parking)

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.