Part-Qualified Accountant in City of London

Classic Fine Foods UK Ltd is a purveyor and distributor of fine food from around the world – we source the highest quality products we can find, from truffles to caviar, foie gras to chocolate, plus many more delicacies. Through close partnerships with our suppliers, we deliver the highest quality of fresh, frozen products to the finest restaurants, hotels and retailers in the UK. Delivery drivers have a critical role to play in our business, therefore the successful applicant will need to be friendly, enthusiastic, physically fit, reliable and able to work alone and as part of a team.

Your New Role

Job Purpose

To assist the finance team with the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and compliance tasks while progressing toward full professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA). This role provides hands‑on experience and supports career development in accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts within tight deadlines
• Month‑End & Year‑End Processes: support accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Posting supplier invoices and credit notes, employee expenses
• Cost variance analysis for fuel, temp agency, courier costs etc.
• Weekly payment runs for various currencies (GBP, EURO, AUD, CHF, JPY)
• Bank & ledger reconciliation: maintain accurate records and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain weekly cash flow reports and assist reporting manager
• Analysis & reporting: perform margin analysis, variance analysis, and prepare financial reports using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Audit assistance: provide documentation and support during audits
• Ad‑hoc tasks: support budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (part‑qualified status)
• Experience: 1–3 years in a finance role (practice or industry)
• Technical skills: proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements)
• Soft skills: attention to detail, strong communication, ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discounts

Work Location: On Site, Park Royal

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Food & Beverages

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