Management Accountant
Full job description
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
We’re recruiting … Management Accountant
Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britian’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Management Accountant position based at our Skelmersdale location. With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.
Why Choose Müller? As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we’re driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we embrace courage, promote forward-thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured.
The role will be site based with an element of flexibility.
Your challenge for the Management Accountant:-
Manage month-end and year-end financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance, inclusive of monthly P&L’s and Balance Sheet.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with group timetables, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Assist in preparing annual budgets and reforecasts, providing insightful variance analysis.
Maintenance of the Fixed asset register as well as the associated controls.
Completion of accurate bank recs.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial targets are met.
Ensuring accounting policies and procedures align with group standards.
Provide financial advice and insights to senior management.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Key skills & experience for the Management Accountant:-
Proven experience as a Management Accountant is essential, ideally within an FMCG environment.
Qualified/Part Qualified (Final Stages) CIMA/ACCA
Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting is essential.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills is essential.
Previous experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous.
The ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively is critical.
A proactive and adaptable approach, with a desire to contribute to continuous improvement.