management accountant jobs in Leicester

Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Finance Manager

On-site with regular travel to production sites
Sunrise Poultry Farms Ltd / AGROVA International

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing international group. You’ll take full ownership of the accounting cycle and play a key role in our continued financial success. The ideal candidate will have strong UK accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment, along with hands-on experience using a range of financial and accounting software systems.

This is an on-site role with travel required to our production and operational sites.

About Us

AGROVA International is a fast-growing European agri-food group operating across egg production, agriculture, and functional nutrition products. Our production facilities are located in both the UK and Latvia, supplying retailers, food service businesses, and food manufacturers across Europe and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full accounting cycle in accordance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements;
• Managing accounting operations within SAGE Intacct.
• Preparing month-end accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments;
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes;
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting payroll accounting processes;
• Producing management accounts and financial reports;
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management;
• Monitoring production costs, stock movements, and cost allocation processes;
• Working closely with operational and production teams;
• Assisting with audits, compliance, and financial controls;
• Maintaining and improving accounting procedures and internal processes;

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience within a manufacturing or production business;
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and UK accounting requirements;
• Previous experience within food production, FMCG, agriculture, or manufacturing sectors would be advantageous;
• Strong knowledge of and practical experience using a range of financial and accounting software systems, desirably Sage Intacct.
• Understanding of stock accounting, production costing, and operational finance processes;
• Good knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial reporting requirements in the UK;
• Strong Excel and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken;
• Willingness to travel regularly to production sites.
• Fully Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA

What We Offer

• Salary of £40,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications;
• Opportunity to join a growing international business;
• Long-term career development opportunities;
• Dynamic and fast-paced production environment;
• Supportive and professional team culture;
• International collaboration across UK and Baltic operations.

Ideal Candidate

· Proactive and highly organized, with a strong ability to manage priorities independently.

· Comfortable in a hands-on production environment, engaging effectively with teams across the business.

Please send your CV and motivation letter to e-mail: hr@sunrise-eggs.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.

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Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Experience:

• accounting exp. within a manufacturing or production: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person