Management Accountant

Michael Page; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits to be confirmed

Job summary

Michael Page in Gloucestershire is seeking a Management Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations within a busy FMCG environment. You will prepare monthly management accounts and lead the month-end close with robust reporting.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, advanced Excel skills, and SAP experience, plus the ability to influence decisions through clear financial insights across sites.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• Strong analytics and ability to translate data into insights.
• Advanced Excel and SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, journals).
• Support month-end close with accurate, timely reporting.
• Produce monthly packs with commentary on performance, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Analyze performance against budget, forecast and prior year; identify key drivers.
• Partner with operations and supply chain; provide insight to support decisions.
• Present financial results at site reviews and operational meetings.
• Support CAPEX evaluation and ensure sound investment proposals.
• Maintain control account reconciliations and fixed asset register.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Develop trainee finance staff and act as SAP key user for the finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Strong communicator

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

This role based in Gloucestershire is perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers and contributing to the financial success of a business. You'll handle the day-to-day financial management, ensuring everything runs smoothly within a busy FMCG industry.

Client Details

A well-established FMCG business in Gloucestershire, recognised for its quality products, strong market presence, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and journals.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Produce monthly reporting packs with commentary on performance, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Analyse performance against budget, forecast and prior year, identifying key business drivers.
• Partner with operational and supply chain teams, providing insight and challenge to support decision-making.
• Present financial results at site reviews and operational meetings.
• Support the CAPEX approval process, ensuring sound financial evaluation of investment proposals.
• Maintain control account reconciliations and the fixed asset register.
• Assist with year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Support the development of trainee finance staff and act as SAP key user for the finance team.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insight.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems such as SAP.
• Enthusiastic and proactive, with a genuine desire to support and influence business growth.
• Strong communicator, capable of building relationships across the business and presenting financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 50,000 to 55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position.
• Benefits to be confirmed.