Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - FMCG Sector
Location: Cheshire
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
Experience Level: ACA/ACCA qualified

If you're a Financial Accountant who thrives on clean accounts, strong controls, and a smooth year-end process - this could be the perfect next step.
We're working with a fast-growing business in the FMCG sector, to find a Financial Accountant who can take ownership of day-to-day financial accounting, statutory reporting, and audit preparation. You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, while supporting smart decision-making across the business.
You'll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and a good sense of humour (especially around month-end).
What you'll be doing:

• Lead, manage and develop a small team directly whilst working with the wider UK and international finance teams.
• Lead financial accounting for the UK business, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with UK GAAP
• Prepare statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process
• Own the trial balance and balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations and controls are watertight
• Oversee AP, billing, fixed assets, and inventory accounting
• Support tax compliance including VAT, Corporation Tax, and Withholding Tax
• Partner with colleagues across finance, procurement, and operations to drive improvements
• Contribute to system development and process automation using SAP

What we're looking for:

• ACA or ACCA
• Strong experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting, ideally in a product-led environment
• Confident managing audits, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Proficient in SAP and Excel
• A proactive, organised individual with excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Why join?

• Be part of a UK venture backed by a €1bn international group
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team with real influence from day one
• Enjoy a site-based role with occasional travel and plenty of variety
• A culture that values balance, wellbeing, and professional growth

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, feel trusted, and work with people who value what you do - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now quoting reference number 10164 or get in touch for a confidential chat.