At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting capital investment projects with financial insight and governance.
- Company: Join Premier Foods, home to beloved brands like Mr Kipling and Ambrosia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, pension contributions, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects while working closely with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Accounting qualification or experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Based in Carlton, Barnsley (hybrid - 3 days a week on site) 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary circa £50,000 per annum + benefits At Premier Foods, we're proud to be home to some of the UK's most loved food brands, including Mr Kipling, Ambrosia, Sharwood's and Batchelors.
We're looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Carlton on a 6-month fixed term contract, supporting a number of exciting capital investment projects across our Sweet Treats division.
Based on-site at the Home of Mr Kipling, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in driving project success through robust financial control and reporting What you'll be doing Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll partner with project teams across our sites in Carlton, Stoke and Moreton, providing financial insight and governance across major capital expenditure projects.
Key responsibilities include: Maintaining accurate records of project expenditure, including labour, materials and direct costs.
Partnering with Project Managers to track project timelines, costs and deliverables.
Supporting month-end processes, accruals, reconciliations and GRNI activities.
Producing monthly project spend reports, forecasts and variance analysis.
Identifying financial risks and opportunities across project portfolios.
Supporting business cases and cost-benefit analysis to aid investment decisions.
Monitoring project forecasts and highlighting potential cost overruns.
Ensuring compliance with internal controls and capital governance processes.
Working closely with Procurement, Legal and Engineering teams to ensure robust financial oversight What we're looking for We're looking for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and translating financial data into meaningful business insight.
You'll ideally have: An accounting qualification (or be Qualified by Experience).
Previous Management Accounting or Cost Accounting experience.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail What we offer in return: Salary of circa £50,000 per annum Private medical insurance Up to 7.5% pension contribution Life assurance Staff discount shop on site Free on site parking Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health
Management Accountant employer: Premier Foods
Premier Foods is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Worksop where you can grow your career in food safety and quality. With a strong commitment to inclusion and individuality, the company fosters a welcoming culture that values each employee's contributions while providing opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
