Management Accountant

Holt Recruitment; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Shaftesbury is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a permanent position. You will oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting, ensuring accurate accounts. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in Manufacturing or FMCG, strong Excel skills, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary, along with generous benefits including holiday entitlement and a pension.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Staff Discount 30%

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing/FMCG is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to day-to-day requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and financial monitoring with actionable insights.
• Prepare month/year-end journals and ensure accurate accounts.
• Monitor P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow across the group.

Skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Financial analysis

Business Partnering

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA (qualified or part qualified)

Job description

Role: Management Accountant
Location: Shaftsbury
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Office-based
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

Holt Recruitment is working with a distribution company in Shaftsbury.

Who is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join the team permanently.



Benefits:

- 22days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Staff Discount 30%

As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:

Lead budgeting and financial monitoring, delivering actionable insights to support business decisions and profitability.

- Oversee planning, forecasting, and reporting with Group FC and Senior MA.
- Prepare month/year-end journals and ensure timely, accurate accounts.
- Monitor P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow across the group.
- Analyse financial trends and variances; flag key issues.
- Ensure data accuracy for reporting, audits, and compliance.
- Support budgeting, forecasts, and financial guidance for stakeholders.
- Create reports and streamline finance processes as needed.

What do you need as the Management Accountant?

- MA experience within Manufacturing / FMCG -Essential
- Knowledge of stock components Essential
- Business Partnering experience Essential

- CIMA/ACCA (qualified or part qualified) or equivalent.
- Strong Excel knowledge, including Pivots and lookups.
- Can present reports/analysis/costings via hardcopy documentation or face-to-face.
- Ability to prioritise and manage many different tasks at once with strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility to change and adapt to the day-to-day requirements.

What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Management Accountant role in Shaftsbury.



Job ID Number: 893396
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Management Accountant
Location: Shaftsbury