Wokingham
ACCOUNTANT – FMCG / CONSUMER GOODS Location: Wokingham – 5 days in office – Permanent Salary: £45,000–£55,000 + benefits Are you a hands-on accountant who loves getting close to the numbers and making a real impact? This isn’t a “sit in the background” finance role. You’ll work directly with a trusted CFO in a growing consumer brand, helping shape finance as the business scales. You’ll own month-end processes, streamline reporting, and get exposure to every corner of the business — from cashflow to management accounts. If you enjoy variety, pace, and the chance to build something meaningful, this role is for you. THE BUSINESS • Privately owned FMCG / consumer goods brand, • Finance team of 6 people, • Stunning offices in Wokingham, • Collaborative, high-energy, fun culture where effort gets noticed THE ROLE You’ll be a key part of the finance function, helping the business scale through: • Month-end preparation and close, • Variance analysis and presenting results, • P&L and balance sheet reviews, • Reconciliations, journals, and ledger control, • Management accounts preparation, • Year-end support, audit, and statutory accounting, • Cashflow support and invoicing when needed, • Process improvements and streamlining finance operations, • Working in Xero to simplify reporting and controls YOUR PROFILE • Part-Qualified / Finalist Accountant (CIMA / ACCA), • SME experience, preferably in FMCG or consumer goods, • Strong month-end and technical accounting skills, • Comfortable with pace, change, and growth, • Confident using Xero (or similar cloud platforms), • Positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset, • Happy to be office-based, close to the team WHY APPLY This is a role where you’ll see your impact in real-time. You’ll work closely with a CFO who values your ideas, be part of a business scaling fast, and have the chance to build a modern finance function from the ground up. No layers, no bureaucracy — just visibility, ownership, and real influence. Salary & Benefits: £45,000–£55,000 + benefits, office-based 5 days per week