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Interim Site Accountant

Interim Site Accountant

Broster Buchanan Ltd

Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 8 days

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6FL, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Site Accountant position is available at a leading food manufacturer in Peterborough, offered as an interim or fixed-term contract for a minimum of 6 months.
Candidates should be qualified or part-qualified accountants (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
The role involves preparing and analyzing financial reports, partnering with site leadership to monitor KPIs, and driving performance improvements.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, although specific figures are not provided in the job listing.
Strong communication skills and proficiency in ERP systems and Excel are essential, along with a proactive approach to financial management.

Site Accountant
Food manufacturing
Interim or Fixed term contract

About:This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading food manufacturer based in Peterborough. Through continued success and results they are now looking to grow our finance team with a talented Site Accountant. This role will initially be on an interim or FTC basis, for a minimum of 6 months. The Role:As the Site Accountant, you will be a critical member of the site team, business partnering with the site lead and other members of the leadership team. The role will be responsible for driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls. This is a hands-on role with visibility across operations, working closely with production, supply chain, and commercial teams.Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyse site financial reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis
Partner with site leadership to monitor KPIs and drive performance improvement
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the site
Manage cost control processes and identify efficiency opportunities
Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and statutory requirements
Support stock takes, product costing, and capital expenditure reporting
Liaise with group finance and contribute to group-wide projects as required

About You:

Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
Experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry a strong advantage)
Strong understanding of management accounting, cost accounting and financial controls
Confident communicator able to influence non-finance stakeholders
Proficient in ERP systems and Excel
Proactive, detail-oriented, and driven to add value beyond the numbers

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