At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts, payroll, and financial reporting in a flexible part-time role.
- Company: Join a respected food manufacturing business with a strong heritage.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexibility, ownership, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Work on-site in Stockport for 1.5–2 days a week with peak flexibility.
- Why this job: Be part of a close-knit team and contribute to meaningful financial processes.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in management accounting and payroll.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a qualified accountant seeking a flexible, part-time role within a well-established food manufacturing business? Do you enjoy working autonomously in a hands-on finance role, covering management accounts, payroll, and cost control? Are you motivated by supporting a close-knit leadership team and having genuine impact in a values-led organisation?
MacGregor Black is partnering confidentially with a long-established, heritage food manufacturer to appoint a Part-Time Accountant based in Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and flexibility, while contributing meaningfully to a growing and respected business.
This role supports the finance function across management reporting, payroll, financial control, and external stakeholder liaison. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and external advisors, providing insight and ensuring robust financial processes are in place.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare monthly management accounts including variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing clear insight into financial performance.
- Deliver accurate and timely payroll, including statutory deductions, benefits, and employee records.
- Liaise with external payroll providers (or manage in-house payroll processes where applicable).
- Monitor costs and expenditure, identifying trends, cost drivers, and efficiency opportunities.
- Maintain strong financial controls and accurate bookkeeping.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and reporting deadlines.
- Act as the key finance contact for external accountants and auditors.
- Provide schedules and support for year-end accounts and audit processes.
- Respond to ad-hoc financial queries from internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
- Other administrative contributions.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with relevant experience.
- Proven experience in management accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Strong Excel capability and confidence using accounting systems.
- Organised, reliable, and comfortable working independently.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
- Experience in cost control and financial analysis.
- Previous experience within SME, manufacturing, or food/FMCG environments would be advantageous.
- Location: Stockport (on-site)
- Part-time: Approximately 1.5–2 days per week
- Flexibility required during peak periods such as month-end, year-end, and audit
For more information, please contact Carl Maw.
Accountant in Manchester employer: MacGregor Black
Join a well-established food manufacturing business in Stockport as a Part-Time Accountant, where you will enjoy a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a values-led organisation. With a supportive and close-knit leadership team, this role offers a dynamic work culture that encourages autonomy and professional growth, making it an excellent choice for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
