Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT THE COMPANY Caterite Food & Wineservice Limited is a leading food and drink wholesaler based in the Lake District delivering to customers in the North of England and Scotland.
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After 50 years of Foodservice, the company is entering a new chapter in its history, whilst staying true to the values and service which has guided its success so far.
Caterite Foodservice and Grapevine Wineservice are in an exciting period of transformational change with significant developments within its business since the company was acquired by METRO in 2024.
METRO is an international specialist in food wholesale, a partner of many small and mid-sized independent companies who have made it their goal to lift the food and hospitality sector to a new level and to take advantage of the unique opportunity that the comprehensive digitization of the industry presents both for our customers, who can transform their business for long-term prosperity, and for us.
The group is headed by METRO AG, which acts as the central management holding company.
It performs group management functions, particularly in the areas of finance, controlling, legal and compliance.
Central management and administrative functions for METRO wholesale are anchored within METRO AG.
The company is transforming online food and wine service through new technologies developed alongside its advanced e-commerce website, by expanding its digital and technical knowledge.
Recent investments in infrastructure include a digital marketplace, warehouse management system, voice picking, microlise vehicle tracking and telematics, niche traceability, electronic proof of delivery (Epods), multi-temperature vehicles, product information management systems and most recently our direct to consumer channel
– Click & Collect.
Caterite has worked hard to establish an enviable reputation for supplying customers with top-quality goods exactly to order, all delivered at competitive prices as part of a fast, friendly and efficient service in which extra is standard.
THE ROLE The Financial Accountant will be responsible for the day to day operation of the accounts department alongside supporting the Finance Director in reporting financial statistics both internally to the Board of Directors and to the wider group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of company bookkeeping and the accounts team Preparation of monthly management accounts for internal review by the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team Preparation of quarterly VAT returns Reporting of monthly performance to the Group Reporting Team Preparation of annual budgets and assistance with forecasting as required by Group Controlling Team EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of AAT Level 4 qualification to prove technical ability Experience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous but would also suit a move from practice Willingness and ability to be hands on within the accounts department Experience of preparing management accounts and supporting schedules, including reconciling control accounts and bank reconciliations Understanding of International Reporting Standards alongside UK GAAP SALARY & BENEFITS £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Full time, permanent position 37.5 hours per week (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service Free onsite parking Discount company online shopping account ADZN1_UKTJ