Management Accountant

Supersede Recruitment Partners; Derby; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Derby is seeking an experienced Management Accountant. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial information to ensure sound business decisions. The ideal candidate should have experience with P&L accounts, advanced Excel skills, and relevant accounting qualifications. The position offers a salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong background in preparing and analysing P&L accounts.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly Profit & Loss accounts.
• Complete bank reconciliations and nominal ledger reviews.
• Produce insightful financial reports, including variance and performance analysis.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA (part-qualified or fully qualified)

Tools

Navision

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant - Derby Area

Salary: Up to £52,000 (depending on experience)

My client, a leading food manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their team in the Derby area. This is a key role where you'll take ownership of preparing, developing, and analysing essential financial information to support sound business decisions and sustainable growth.

You'll produce accurate and timely Profit & Loss reports, strengthen financial controls, and provide valuable insights into performance. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll communicate financial data effectively across the business — translating numbers into meaningful actions.

This role combines strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness, focusing on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and driving value throughout the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse weekly and monthly Profit & Loss accounts (P&L)
• Post journals and maintain accurate ledgers
• Complete bank reconciliations and nominal ledger reviews
• Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance reporting
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Produce insightful financial reports including variance and performance analysis
• Conduct product costing and margin analysis
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning
• Provide day-to-day support to the Financial Controller
• Work confidently with finance systems, particularly Navision

About You

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role ideally within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong background in preparing and analysing P&L accounts
• Ideally part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling)
• Experience in financial modelling is advantageous