At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic finance team and manage financial reporting in a fast-paced foodservice business.
- Company: Fast-growing foodservice company with a vibrant and busy environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and the chance to make an immediate impact.
- Other info: Three-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Perfect for proactive accountants looking to enhance their skills and work in a lively setting.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with FMCG or foodservice experience.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join a busy finance team within a fast-paced foodservice business.
This is a three-month fixed-term contract, ideal for a hands-on accountant with FMCG, foodservice, wholesale or distribution experience who can quickly adapt and deliver accurate financial reporting to tight deadlines.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support the production of weekly and monthly management accounts, maintain financial controls and provide meaningful financial analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
- Produce weekly flash P&L reports, including commentary on financial performance.
- Analyse variances against budget, forecast and prior year, working with operational managers to understand performance.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations, stock accounting, fixed assets and lease accounting.
- Oversee intercompany and inter-depot reconciliations, alongside customer and supplier rebate accounting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and commentary for management and board reporting.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations, sales commission calculations and ad-hoc projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and systems.
About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within FMCG, foodservice, wholesale, distribution or manufacturing.
- Able to produce a full set of management accounts independently and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of stock accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
- Experience with lease accounting under IFRS 16/FRS 102.
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience using BI reporting tools such as Power BI advantageous.
- Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to make an immediate impact in a busy, commercially focused business over an initial three-month contract.
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Interim Management Accountant in England employer: Workforce Recruitment and Training
Join a dynamic logistics recruitment firm that values your expertise and offers an uncapped commission structure, allowing you to truly reap the rewards of your hard work. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while building meaningful relationships across the UK. Experience the excitement of being part of a fast-growing business where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
Contact Details:
Workforce Recruitment and Training Recruitment Team
