Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Location:
Coupar Angus, Scotland
Competitive Salary + Progression & Development + Support for Qualifcations

Hours:

Monday - Friday - 8 AM to 5 PM

We are recruiting for an Accountant to join our team at our Coupar Angus site - a key part of our poultry business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll support the site's finance function with accurate reporting, analysis, and insight, while gaining hands-on experience across all aspects of management accounting.

Working closely with finance and operational teams, you'll play an important role in supporting decision-making, driving performance, and ensuring financial accuracy. This role is ideal for someone with solid accounting fundamentals who is ready to grow into a future Management Accountant or Financial Accountant role.

• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts
• Support with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate costings and monitor production performance
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational decision-making
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures
• Support continuous improvement within the finance function

You’ll be a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment. You’ll have strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the confidence to challenge and support colleagues across the business.

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / equivalent) or actively studying
• Previous experience in a finance or management accounts role (manufacturing or FMCG preferred)
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Motivated to progress your career
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST
• Employee discount platform with savings of up to 60% on major brands and retailers
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support services

You’ll be joining a respected, high-performing site finance team at a pivotal time for the business. This is your chance to build your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment - developing your skills, gaining valuable exposure, and progressing toward a management role within one of the UK's leading food manufacturing groups.