Assistant Accountant
The Advocate Group • Halstead, Essex • Posted July 17, 2026
Position Overview
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a leading global FMCG manufacturer to recruit an Assistant Accountant for one of its key UK manufacturing sites.
If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond transactional finance and become a true business partner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Working closely with Finance and Operations, you'll play a key role in supporting the site's financial performance through accurate reporting, cost analysis and forecasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with manufacturing finance experience who enjoys getting into the detail, influencing stakeholders and making a real commercial impact.
What you'll be doing
Taking ownership of the site's month-end reporting process, ensuring an accurate four-day close.
Preparing financial reports, reconciliations and performance analysis.
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activ...
If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond transactional finance and become a true business partner within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Working closely with Finance and Operations, you'll play a key role in supporting the site's financial performance through accurate reporting, cost analysis and forecasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with manufacturing finance experience who enjoys getting into the detail, influencing stakeholders and making a real commercial impact.
What you'll be doing
Taking ownership of the site's month-end reporting process, ensuring an accurate four-day close.
Preparing financial reports, reconciliations and performance analysis.
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activ...