Management Accountant - FMCG Leading Soap Manufacturer. Fridays WFH - 19968 in Glasgow

Looking to put your management accounting expertise to work in a business that genuinely lives its values? We’re looking for an expert in reporting who is fanatical and meticulous about data, driven, focused, and commercially minded – ideally with experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK’s largest bar soap manufacturer, a heritage brand with a global customer base, industry-leading sustainability credentials, and products featured in some of the world’s most recognised fashion and beauty publications.

Based in Glasgow with a hybrid working model (including Fridays working from home), this Management Accountant role offers the chance to play a pivotal role in a purpose-led FMCG business. You’ll provide high-quality financial insight, robust reporting, and hands-on support to operational teams, helping to drive ethical growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

The Role at a Glance:

• Location: Glasgow - Hybrid - Fridays WFH
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Full Time - Permanent
• Reporting to: Financial Controller
• Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted

Your Background / Skills:

• ACCA / CIMA Qualified with a Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Reporting expert.
• Exposure / Experience with product costings, manufacturing costings.
• Experience in a similar role within an FMCG company is preferable.

The Opportunity:

As a key member of the finance team, you’ll work alongside the Financial Controller to keep the finance function running seamlessly. You’ll deliver accurate, insightful reporting at Director level and collaborate across the business to support all finance-related activity, helping to shape smart, data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Take the lead on preparing and reviewing Management Accounts alongside the Financial Controller.
• Own key balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and control.
• Manage prepayments and accruals to keep reporting precise and compliant.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit, partnering with external auditors and delivering required information smoothly.
• Drive the ongoing development of the in-house quotation system and product costing models.
• Produce and distribute high-impact management reports, including turnover, contribution, KPIs and soap base PPV.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure depreciation policies are applied consistently.
• Reconcile the Invoice Finance Facility, keeping banking activity tightly controlled.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Deferment and PVA reconciliations.
• Support the annual budgeting process and deliver insightful variance analysis.
• Monitor operational efficiency and work closely with the operations team to turn data into actionable insight.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to the Finance Assistant when required.

About You:

• ACCA or CIMA qualified with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience within an FMCG environment is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel user with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is an advantage, but not essential.
• Background in product costing would be beneficial.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with clear written and verbal skills.
• Professional, responsible and approachable, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• A collaborative team player with strong time management skills.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Market Salary.
• 4-weekly pay cycle.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service.
• Pension.
• Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary.
• Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role.
• Access to EAP, GP & Physio services.

If you’re a qualified Management Accountant who thrives in an FMCG environment and wants to make a tangible impact in a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career and become part of a business that doesn’t just talk about sustainability and responsibility - it delivers on it, every day.