Management Accountant

Michael Page are exclusively partnering with a long-established, manufacturing and based near Preston. With a turnover of over £50m and supplying some very well-known customers, they're in the midst of one of the biggest finance modernisation projects they've ever undertaken - new systems, new structure, new leadership.

Client Details

Right now, they're looking to appoint a Management Accountant with experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments. This isn't just a steady-state reporting role - it's hands-on, commercially involved, and sits in a business where finance becoming central to decision-making.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Management Accountant include:

• Monthly management accounts, accruals, prepayments, journals.
• Working closely with the ledger team and providing cover/support where needed.
• Liaising with operational teams - from manufacturing to haulage - to understand spend, usage, and variances.
• Cash flow support, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Supporting the Sage Intacct migration and AP automation projects.
• Assist in tracking seasonal spend and providing commentary and analysis
• Provide insight into stock, licensing, and costs across a diverse supply chain

Profile

The successful Management Accountant will have:

• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG, or similar fast-paced sectors.
• Ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience - CIMA/ACCA/AAT all considered.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, seasonal business.
• Strong communicator who can talk to everyone
• Confident in working with systems
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail.
• Down-to-earth - this is a place where people roll up sleeves and get stuck in
• Understanding cost timing and stock valuation is critical.

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• Salary: £37,000 - £40,000
• Study support available for CIMA/ACCA
• Supportive Financial Controller and FD - both technically trained and hands-on
• Opportunity to grow as the business continues to modernise its finance function

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to do more than crunch numbers - you'll be embedded in the heartbeat of the business. The leadership are supportive, realistic, and know what they're building. If you're excited by the sound of this, let's talk.