Assistant Site Accountant

2 weeks ago


Stretford, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

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 an incredible presence in the UK and some of the best-known brands within snacks and confectionary. 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

Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career - contact us today.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.


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