Assistant Site Accountant - Manchester

Are you a talented Assistant Accountant that keen to work for one of the biggest names in the FMCG space?

Do you want to work for a company that will develop, challenge invest in you in you?

The Advocate Group is working with a leading food company with an incredible presence in the UK market, and some of the best-known brands! They are now looking and is looking for a fantastic Assistant Site Accountant to join them. You will play a pivotal role in driving ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently for their Manchester site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure decisions, plans, and strategies are based on strong commercial and financial insights.
• Monitor and report on performance against budgets and forecasts and develop action plans to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and group accounting standards, and address any issues as needed.
• Partner with site cost centre managers, providing support to help manage overheads effectively.
• Manage the site’s budget and handle the monthly forecasting process.
• Oversee standard product costing and provide financial guidance for new product development.
• Collaborate with project leads on capital reporting and forecasting needs.
• Analyse site performance on prime costs and overheads and manage period-end reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls by managing the site asset register, including timely capitalization, disposal, and verification.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
• Lead and support the offshore team, offering development training and serving as their main point of contact.
• Report directly to the regional finance manager and leadership team.

About You:

• CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualified, or currently working towards completing the qualification.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP.
• Ability to simplify complex financial analysis, ideally with experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Solid costing experience within FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Background in financial reporting and control from a similar organization.
• Proven experience in delivering accurate and valuable financial analysis, planning, and forecasting.
• Skilled in financial analysis, modelling, and investment appraisal techniques.
• Strong communicator and leader, able to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Open to challenging existing processes and driving improvements.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you!

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Please get in touch with Victoria Winter or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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