At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly accounts, conduct variance analysis, and support financial audits.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Candy Kittens in Marylebone.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-growth environment and make a real impact on finance operations.
- Qualifications: Nearly or recently qualified with management accounting experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Candy Kittens Management Accountant is responsible for the accounting, reconciliation and reporting inputs for Candy Kittens (inc Smittens and Treets), Shades and the group holding companies.
You will work hand-in-hand with the Finance Manager, Candy Kittens to complete all management accounting activities.
Vital parts of this role include proactively preparing accounts and recs for an efficient month end close and report cycle; and working closely with operations, sales and marketing teams to review and control spend.
Specific goals for the role include
- Identifying process efficiency opportunities and ways to automate.
- Conducting variance analysis to drive insightful decision making
You will report to the Head of Finance, Rachel Sarson, to drive performance and growth of Candy Kittens.
This exciting position offers a broad role within a high growth environment.
What you'll be responsible for...
- Own the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis to help the business understand what's driving performance.
- Manage the month end commercial accruals, working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to accurately account for promotional activity.
- Work closely with the Operations team to monitor and control third party supply costs including repacking.
- Support the preparation of VAT returns and packaging tax submissions to ensure we meet our regulatory obligations accurately and on time.
- Prepare for and actively support financial audits, organising documentation to ensure a smooth, efficient process with no surprises.
- Operate efficiently within a robust financial control environment to reduce risk.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and develop actionable plans to drive greater efficiency and accuracy across the finance function.
What we're looking for...
- Candidates will be expected to show professional progression through hands-on experience in a similar role, with experience of sales into grocery.
Candidates will be nearly or recently qualified.
- Broad experience of all aspects of management accounting plus reporting is essential. Familiarity with Xero and Unleashed is important.
- The successful candidate will be diligent, detail focused, highly organised, have strong communication skills and be able to maintain accuracy and focus even when under pressure.
- The role will appeal to a self-starter who is able to contribute to the transformation of the finance operations while retaining a firm grasp of the core operational disciplines.
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Management Accountant employer: Candy Kittens
At Candy Kittens, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and entrepreneurial work culture. As a Commercial Manager, you'll not only have the opportunity to drive significant growth in the UK grocery sector but also benefit from a supportive environment that encourages innovation and personal development. With a focus on collaboration and autonomy, we empower our employees to take ownership of their roles while enjoying unique perks that come with being part of a fast-growing brand.
