Job Description

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry. This role is based in Reading and requires someone with an open and outgoing communication style, as it is a more creative than an overly formal corporate environment.
The Reading based Hybrid Management Accountant will cover:
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate management accounts and financial reports for revenue streams (e-commerce, retail, fulfilment, and more).
• Analyse profitability and margins by project, and channel, providing actionable insights to drive business performance.
• Manage month-end routines: journals, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and reconciliations (including intercompany and balance sheet accounts).
• Oversee VAT/sales tax returns (UK, EU, US) and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Support royalty reporting for major clients.
• Collaborate with the e-commerce, client services, and teams to optimise inventory and support new releases and campaigns.
• Assist with external audits and maintain robust internal controls.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support for finance projects as the business evolves.

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A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A strong educational background in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the FMCG or an inventory based industry will be an advantage.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

This opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating within the FMCG industry. They are committed to delivering high-quality products and services, backed by a strong focus on operational excellence and financial accuracy.
This is a brilliant company with a TO of circa 20m and a finance team of 8, you will report directly into the FD and support all areas of Management Accounting as well as ad hoc support to other areas when needed, as per usual with a growing and sociable SME business.
They are within a creative industry so a candidate who is used to working in an environment which has more complex or moving parts and is inventory led, may be an advantage.

• Competitive salary ranging from 38,000 to 45,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable company in the FMCG industry.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Convenient location in Reading.

If you are looking to further your career as a Management Accountant, apply now to join a thriving team in the exciting FMCG sector.

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