Management Accountant

Müller UK & Ireland; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Skelmersdale is seeking a Management Accountant to manage financial processes and provide insights to senior management. The ideal candidate has experience in an FMCG environment and is qualified in CIMA or ACCA. Besides a competitive salary, the role offers a range of benefits, including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within an FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and reforecasts.
• Provide financial advice and insights to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.

Skills

Management accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting software

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Qualified/Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We’re recruiting … Management Accountant
Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britian’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Management Accountant position based at our Skelmersdale location. With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.
Why Choose Müller? As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we’re driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we embrace courage, promote forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured.
The role will be site based with an element of flexibility.
Your challenge for the Management Accountant:-
- Manage month-end and year-end financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance, inclusive of monthly P&L’s and Balance Sheet.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with group timetables, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and reforecasts, providing insightful variance analysis.
- Maintenance of the Fixed asset register as well as the associated controls.
- Completion of accurate bank recs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial targets are met.
- Ensuring accounting policies and procedures align with group standards.
- Provide financial advice and insights to senior management.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvementsKey skills & experience for the Management Accountant:-
- Proven experience as a Management Accountant is essential, ideally within an FMCG environment.
- Qualified/Part Qualified (Final Stages) CIMA/ACCA
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is essential.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills is essential.
- Previous experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous.
- The ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively is critical.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with a desire to contribute to continuous improvement.Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including:
Benefits for the role: Up to 10% annual bonus, 4x Life Assurance policy, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts, Business Supplied IT Equipment, Career Progression and Development Opportunities and Free parking
The ProcessIf you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk#L1 – MB1 #pinksquid