Management Accountant

Seymour John Ltd; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG organization located in Skelmersdale is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee accounting tasks and provide financial insights. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG, be CIMA/ACCA qualified, and possess strong analytical skills. The role offers an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and ongoing career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus of up to 10%

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Able to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end accounting tasks.
• Support the creation of budgets and reforecasts.
• Provide management with clear financial insight and advice.

Skills

Management reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant – Skelmersdale – £Neg + bonus / benefits

Ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the UK's most established and recognised FMCG brands? Seymour John is supporting an international dairy / FMCG client who are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join the team in Skelmersdale. You will join a large international family-owned group with over 26,000 colleagues across Europe. Following recent acquisition and a commitment to invest £45m on-site, they are looking for a candidate who can immediately add value, not just in terms of skills, but in mindset and impact. This is a site-based position with some flexibility available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end accounting tasks, ensuring accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations on schedule, resolving any variances promptly.
• Support the creation of budgets and reforecasts, providing meaningful variance analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and related controls.
• Produce timely and accurate bank reconciliations.
• Work closely with internal teams to help deliver financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Provide management with clear financial insight and advice.
• Identify and drive opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Qualified or nearing completion of CIMA/ACCA.
• Strong background in management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable with accounting systems (knowledge of Sage 200 is a plus).
• Able to interpret complex data and present findings in a clear, actionable way.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 10%
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave
• Enhanced bereavement leave
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts (online and in-store)
• Company-provided IT equipment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Free onsite parking

For further information on this role please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd