Job Description

Job Introduction

We are Scratch Meals Ltd. We prepare and cook nutritious, flavoursome meals that people love "from Scratch" so they don't have to; we combine craft, smallbatch capability with efficient production lines, and operate our own food facility in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, which has been our home since 2013.

We're looking for a hands-on, commercially focused Management Accountant to take responsibility for month-end procedures, improve factory cost transparency, and work with our Operations team to boost margins in a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing setting. You will manage management accounting, product costing, KPIs, cash flow, and working capital routines, while also playing a vital part in budgeting and forecasting cycles. You will work closely with junior team members and support the Head of Finance in building a high-performing finance team that is prepared for growth.

If you thrive in a small company environment, enjoy working with a dedicated team of colleagues with big ambitions, excel at transforming data into actionable insights, and can link finance with the factory floor, we'd love to hear from you.

Position

Job Title: Management Accountant Reports to: Head of Finance Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Contract: Full-time, permanent Remuneration: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), 3% pension, discretionary bonus Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday Right to work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Key Responsibilities

Month-end and Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow), journals, reconciliations, and commentary. Deliver insightful board/ops packs with KPI trends and actions. Produce weekly flash KPIs (sales, gross margin, yield, labour and production variances, as required).
Product Costing & Manufacturing Finance

Maintain and improve standard costs (BOMs, yields/waste, labour and overhead absorption). Analyse PPV, usage/yield variances, labour efficiency; provide root-cause/action summaries. Support NPD and Commercial on new product costing and pricing.
Cash, Working Capital & Forecasting

Run 13-week cash forecasts; manage AR, AP and stock disciplines. Drive working capital improvements and report weekly movement drivers.
Controls, Compliance & Year-End

Maintain a fit-for-purpose control environment; document and improve finance processes. Prepare VAT returns and support payroll reconciliations; assist with audit files and process.
Planning, Budgeting & Business Partnering

Co-own annual budget and rolling forecasts; build driver-based models. Present insights to senior stakeholders; turn analysis into practical actions.
Systems & Data

Use and improve ERP and reporting footprint/tools, including Power BI.
People & Ways of Working

Guide one ambitious Accounts Assistant. Embed a continuous-improvement mindset and close the loop on actions from KPI reviews.
Candidate Profile

Must-have:

Qualified or finalist CIMA/ACCA/ACA with strong management accounting grounding. Experience in cost accounting for manufacturing and inventory valuation. Confident in producing weekly flash and monthly packs with clear commentary. ERP literacy and advanced Excel; comfortable with data integrity and automation. Strong communicator who can partner with Operations and Commercial. Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.
Nice-to-have:

Food/FMCG manufacturing exposure (chilled, short shelf-life). Experience managing retailer deductions/compliance and evaluating promotions. Payroll oversight and VAT preparation. Experience with MS Power Apps and Power BI
What Success Looks Like

30 days: Month-end closed on time; quick wins identified across stock and variances. 90 days: Standard cost and variance packs driving discussion; cash forecast accuracy within 10%. 180 days: Budget/rolling forecast embedded; automated reporting in place for core KPIs.
Equal Opportunity Statement

We're an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you need adjustments during the process, please let us know and we'll accommodate them.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person