Site Operations Accountant - Fraserburgh

Chase And Holland; Fraserburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Site Operations Accountant in Fraserburgh. This role involves financial oversight, leadership of the finance team, and valuable insights into operational success. The position offers exceptional career development and study support for ACCA/CIMA alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Exceptional career development opportunities

Study support for ACCA/CIMA

Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer)

Life assurance

25 days + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing with high volume is ideal.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate insights on site performance.
• Lead financial reporting tool development.
• Act as finance lead on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Continuous improvement mentality

IT literate

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location Fraserburgh

Salary £55000 per annum

Sector Accountancy & Finance

Job Type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Date Listed 26/06/2025

Reference BH-25383

Site Operations Accountant – Fraserburgh – Up to £55,000

Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a FMCG organisation that boasts impressive market share, who are looking for a dynamic, continuous improvement focusedSite Operations Accountant to join their passionate leadership team.You will report directly to the Financial Controller; you will have the responsibility and freedom to make your mark.
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As an experienced Operations or Management Accountant, you’ll be the financial heartbeat of the site—leading a small, capable finance team and working closely with site leadership to deliver insights that genuinely shape our commercial and operational success.

Package & Benefits:

• Our client will offer a great chance to work in a fast-growing sector of their business and a real opportunity to make a difference
• Exceptional career development opportunities
• Study support for ACCA/CIMA if needed
• Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance
• 25 days + BH’s

Site Operations Accountant responsibilities will include:

• Deliver accurate, real-time insight on site performance, from yields to labour efficiencies.
• Lead the development of financial reporting tools that support better, faster decision-making.
• Act as the key finance lead on cross-functional projects—validating investments and championing cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare detailed, board-level capital expenditure proposals and support R&D claims.
• Improve how the business connects financial goals with operational execution—across all levels of the site.
• Ensure robust controls, clean reporting cycles, and full transparency across finance and operations.
• Trusted partner of Plant Director and plant leadership team
• Lead weekly and monthly reporting for the site, including the preparation of and providing insight into the monthly Plant Continuous Improvement

Required Skills & Experience:

• Qualified or later stages part qualified ACCA/CIMA
• You will need to have worked ideally in FMCG or manufacturing with high volume
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance managers in a way they understand
• IT literate including ERP systems and strong experience on Excel (pivots, lookups)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Track record of delivery and a continuous improvement mentality

If you are interested in this great Site Operations Accountantrole, please apply now.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.