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Management Accountant

Watts Farm
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Dartford, Kent DA4 0JR, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Watts Farms is seeking a Management Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Farningham, Kent, offering a hybrid working model.
  • The role requires a qualified finance professional with experience in financial management and reporting, particularly in an FMCG environment.
  • Key responsibilities include producing accurate financial reports, conducting monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and providing financial insights to support decision-making.
  • Candidates should possess advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, with Sage 200 knowledge being advantageous.
  • The position offers a flexible work schedule, a salary in line with experience, and benefits including 31 days of holiday and staff discounts.

Are you a driven, forward thinking Finance professional looking for your next role? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Management Accountant to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Finance Manager the Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in producing accurate financial reports and providing financial insights to support decision-making across the business.

This will be a hybrid position, offering the flexibility between home and office working based in Farningham, Kent.

The succesful candidate must be available to start no later than the mid-end of October.

If you are a motivated finance professional with a proven track record in financial management and reporting, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

What does the job involve?

  • The production and reporting of reliable and accurate financial and management information.
  • Full monthly balance sheet reconciliations including all ledgers, intercompany, VAT and PAYE etc.
  • Producing monthly management accounts
  • Preparation of key weekly and monthly reports for the management team.
  • Detailed analysis of customer/product & product group information including developing insight into the cost base of the operating business.
  • Ad hoc projects including some systems work.
  • Working with associated group companies
  • Conducting costing work, preparing budgets and managing cash flows
  • Assisting the management team with financial projects.

Key Skills / Experience

  • Qualified or qualified by relevant experience
  • Commercial acumen, with experience working closely with operational teams in a FMCG business
  • Ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience in budgeting, financial planning & reporting
  • Advanced Excel & ERP knowledge
  • Sage 200 experience is advantageous
  • Designing and/or implementing systems and controls

Working hours

  • Monday to Friday. Start and finish times can be flexible, part time options will also be considered.

About Us

Watts Farms is a third-generation family run business. We grow fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site, with our head office based in Farningham, Kent.

Our production sites are based in Kent and Essex and include organic land, polytunnels and modern glasshouses. We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour.

We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first-class service to our customers.

We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.

What we can offer you…

  • 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Staff discount of 20% on our online shop
  • Long Service Awards
  • Payment reward for friend referrals
  • Development & Training opportunities

If you have the requirements listed to become our Management Accountant please click ‘apply' today. We'd love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.

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