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