At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to produce insightful management accounts and support budgeting processes.
- Company: Accent Catering, an award-winning catering business with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, 25 days holiday, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with team events and a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong analytical and Excel skills.
Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career within a fast-growing, award-winning catering business?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join the Finance team at Accent Catering. This is a newly created role within our growing finance function, offering the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while playing an important part in supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with the Finance team and Operations Managers, you will be responsible for producing accurate and insightful management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing financial guidance to our onsite catering teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within a successful and expanding SME, where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills and progress your career.
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with data, building relationships and identifying opportunities to improve processes. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, have excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. We are open to applications from both experienced Management Accountants and those looking to step up into their next role within a supportive environment.
Benefits of working with Accent as a Management Accountant:
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Annual performance bonus
- Free on-site parking
- Life insurance, company sick pay and pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Career development opportunities and study support
- Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more
- HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
- Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and financial support
As our Management Accountant, you will be:
- Preparing site trading accounts and customer invoices
- Producing monthly management accounts, supporting reports and detailed variance analysis
- Preparing monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations, including cashless system reconciliations
- Supporting the preparation, phasing and monitoring of site budgets and forecasts in partnership with the Operations team
- Assisting with the preparation of company budgets and financial forecasts
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and investment tracker
- Providing financial support and guidance to onsite catering managers
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the Finance team
- Producing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support commercial decision-making
- Developing Excel templates and contributing to continuous improvement of finance systems and processes
What you will bring:
- Qualified, part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience
- Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end process, preferably within an SME environment
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
- Confident presenting financial information and insights to non-finance stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business
- Highly organised with the ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Positive, proactive and team-oriented approach with a can-do attitude
- Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous
About Accent Catering... We are an ambitious and ever-growing fresh food company, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. With turnover in excess of £55m, more than 1,400 employees, and operations across over 170 catering sites, we have won numerous awards for our service, including The Caterer’s prestigious Best Places to Work in Hospitality. At Accent we’re passionate about food quality and people development, making this a fantastic place to build your career in a supportive and professional environment. We are independently owned, so you’ll never be just another number to us - our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.
SALARY £45K-£50K per annum plus bonus
HOURS 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
LOCATION Based at our prestigious riverside offices in Staines-upon-Thames.
Apply now and join our Award Winning team!
Management Accountant in Staines employer: Accent Catering
Accent Catering is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where employees are valued and supported in their professional growth. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on career development, this award-winning catering business provides a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while making meaningful contributions to the team. Located in the picturesque riverside offices of Staines-upon-Thames, employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that prioritises well-being and recognition.
