Management Accountant - FMCG Leading Soap Manufacturer. Fridays WFH 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

• Management Accountant
• Location: Glasgow - Hybrid - Fridays WFH
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Full Time - Permanent
• Reporting to: Financial Controller

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Help@Hand who provide 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.