MacGregor Black
Site Accountant
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Site Accountant / Management Accountant
Do you have finance experience within a manufacturing environment? Are you qualified, part-qualified or have relevant accounting experience? Do you enjoy working closely with operational teams and using financial information to improve business performance?
MacGregor Black is delighted to be supporting an established consumer products business in the appointment of a Site Accountant / Management Accountant. This is a permanent opportunity based in Blackpool.
Working as part of the site finance team, you will provide financial insight and support to the wider operation, helping management understand performance and make informed business decisions. This is a hands-on role covering management accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cost control, with regular interaction across finance and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and site performance information.
- Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying key variances, trends and areas requiring attention.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial forecasts.
- Assist with product costing and manufacturing cost analysis, including standard costing and cost reviews.
- Complete month-end accounting activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monitor stock and inventory information, working with operational teams to ensure financial records are accurate.
- Produce regular financial reports and analysis for management, providing insight into business performance.
- Work closely with production and operational teams to understand financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support internal and external audit requirements and maintain appropriate financial controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting and the use of financial information.
- Provide financial support and analysis on business projects and operational initiatives.
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What we are looking for:
- Experience working in a manufacturing, FMCG or other operational environment.
- Qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in a Management Accountant, Site Accountant, Plant Accountant, Cost Accountant or similar position.
- Good understanding of management accounts, month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Exposure to product costing, standard costing or manufacturing cost control would be advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Experience using an ERP system such as SAP would be beneficial.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify issues and suggest improvements.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to progress their career within a manufacturing environment, with exposure across both finance and operations.
Competitive salary + benefits.
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