Management Accountant - Global FMCG Organisation

Michael Page; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Management Accountant to join a well-established team in Glasgow's FMCG industry. The role involves providing financial insights, preparing management accounts, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have strong financial reporting knowledge and experience with financial software. The position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000, along with an attractive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Opportunities for growth within industry

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of stock control.
• Good communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts to support decision-making.
• Monitor budgets and provide variance analysis to stakeholders.
• Assist in forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and information.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and advice.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting knowledge

Proficiency in financial software

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Fast-paced working ability

Communication skills

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a well‑established team within the FMCG industry. The role is based in the outskirts of Glasgow and focuses on providing financial insights and support to drive business performance.

Client Details

The organisation is a high performing business operating within the FMCG industry, who have recently been acquired which will further expand their global reach. They are committed to delivering quality products and maintaining a strong market presence.

Description

The successful Management Accountant will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts to support decision‑making.
• Monitor budgets and provide variance analysis to stakeholders.
• Assist in forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and information.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and advice.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Profile

The successful Management Accountant should have:

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of stock control.
• Good communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary between £40,000 - £45,000
• An attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities to grow within industry.