Management Accountant

Premier Foods; Wirral; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Holiday purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

EV car scheme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Premier Foods in Moreton (CH46 1PR) is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to join the Supply Chain Finance team. The role focuses on providing financial insight, supporting operations, and improving site performance while working 24 hours a week.

You'll partner with the Moreton Finance Manager and site leadership to deliver weekly and monthly reporting, budgeting, and cost control. This varied role offers exposure to manufacturing finance and career development.

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience, or part or fully qualified through CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to turn financial information into clear, useful insight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience using data visualisation or reporting tools to support decision-making.
• SAP knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and clear commentary on the key drivers of performance.
• Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight, challenge and support.
• Monitoring manufacturing KPIs, including labour efficiency, material usage, waste, yield, throughput and OEE.
• Supporting site budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Analysing manufacturing costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining accurate product costings and supporting standard-cost reviews.
• Supporting stock reconciliations, stock counts and inventory valuation reviews.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes.
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Improving financial reporting, processes and controls.
• Supporting capital expenditure appraisals and post-investment reviews.
• Providing cover and support for the Moreton Finance Manager when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

£25,000 (actual salary for 3 days)
Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.

Based - Moreton, CH46 1PR
Part Time 3 days a week (24 hours)
Permanent, Full Time
£25,000 (actual salary for 3 days)
Join Premier Foods — where people, brands and purpose come together.

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest listed food businesses, with over 4,000 colleagues across 13 sites shaping the future of some of Britain’s best-loved brands, found in 94% of households nationwide, making us one of the UK’s top three ambient food suppliers. From much-loved household names such as Mr Kipling, Bisto, Oxo, Batchelors and Sharwoods, to our recently welcomed brands Fuel10k and Merchant Gourmet, our portfolio is packed with iconic favourites — and continues to grow.

Make your financial insight count

Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for a part-time role where you can work closely with operations and make a visible impact?

We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join our Supply Chain Finance team at Moreton. Working in partnership with operational colleagues, you’ll provide the financial insight, support and challenge needed to improve site performance, strengthen financial understanding and support better decision-making.

This is a varied role covering management accounts, forecasting, cost control, manufacturing performance and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with the Moreton Finance Manager and Site Leadership Team, helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Preparing management accounts, including variance analysis and clear commentary on the key drivers of performance.
• Partnering with operational teams to provide financial insight, challenge and support.
• Monitoring manufacturing KPIs, including labour efficiency, material usage, waste, yield, throughput and OEE.
• Supporting site budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Analysing manufacturing costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintaining accurate product costings and supporting standard-cost reviews.
• Supporting stock reconciliations, stock counts and inventory valuation reviews.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes.
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Improving financial reporting, processes and controls.
• Supporting capital expenditure appraisals and post-investment reviews.
• Providing cover and support for the Moreton Finance Manager when required.

What We Need From You

• Qualified by experience, or part or fully qualified through CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• The ability to turn financial information into clear, useful insight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• The confidence to work with both finance and non‑finance colleagues.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience using data visualisation or reporting tools to support decision‑making.
• SAP knowledge would be beneficial but isn’t essential.

What We Offer You In Return

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience in a varied manufacturing finance role while working a 24-hour week. You’ll gain broad exposure to site operations and work closely with colleagues across Finance and Operations, giving you the opportunity to influence decisions and see the impact of your work.

At Premier Foods, our EVP is centred around people, our brands, growth and individuality. You’ll join a collaborative team where you can bring your perspective, build your expertise and contribute to the continued success of our Moreton site.

Alongside the opportunity to grow your career, we offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• EV car scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.