Site Management Accountant

Heidi Wright Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established food manufacturing company is seeking a Site Accountant to enhance their finance team. This role involves leading month-end processes, producing insightful management accounts, and providing financial insights to support operational decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting, particularly within the FMCG or manufacturing sectors. With a focus on quality and responsible sourcing, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact financial and operational performance. Join a team that values continuous improvement and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

5% employer / 5% employee pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4 x salary)

Employee discount platform

Electric vehicle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with management accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end processes including journal posting and reconciliations.
• Produce insightful monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CIMA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Salary £48,800 + up to 5% discretionary bonus Reporting to: Operations Finance Manager Direct reports: 2

A well-established food manufacturing business based in Cumbria are seeking to appoint a Site Accountant at management accountant level to strengthen its finance team and support operational decision-making.

This is a highly visible role within a company that supplies ingredients and products to some of the most recognised food brands in UK supermarkets. The successful candidate will work closely with site operations and the central finance team, providing accurate financial reporting, cost control, and performance insight.

Salary: £48,800 + up to 5% discretionary bonus
Reporting to: Operations Finance Manager
Direct reports: 2

The Company

An award-winning co-operative with a national footprint, manufacturing specialist ingredients countrywide. Operating as a trusted B2B supply partner to leading UK food manufacturers, with a focus on quality, traceability, and responsible sourcing.

The Role

• Lead the month-end process for the site including journal posting, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce clear and insightful monthly management accounts with supporting variance analysis and commentary
• Oversee cost control and support purchase order and invoice-matching processes, working closely with the accounts payable team and site management
• Work with department managers to understand performance drivers and provide actionable financial insight
• Ensure inventory, yield, and stock data is accurate and reconciled to operational systems
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the annual standard costing process
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, capex tracking, and audit requirements
• Support and develop site-based finance staff while fostering a positive and continuous improvement culture

Candidate Profile

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
• At least three years of experience in a management accounting role, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
• Comfortable using financial systems and Excel to manage and interpret data
• Commercially aware, proactive, and able to operate independently in a dynamic site-based role
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What Salary & Benefits are on offer?

• Salary: £48,800
• Discretionary bonus of up to 5% (based on a combination of personal and business performance)
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• 5% employer / 5% employee pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (single cover, with upgrade options available)
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Access to an employee discount platform
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to step into a site-critical role with real scope to contribute to operational and financial performance.