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Management Accountant
A truly exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join one of the UK’s leading operators in a fresh produce sector. Our client supplies the country’s largest retailers and processors and aims to be market leaders through linking outstanding consumer insight, sustainable procurement, technical innovation, and operational efficiency to provide their customers with good quality products at great value.
We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong work ethic, commitment along with willingness to contribute to this fantastic business.
Main responsibilities for the successful Management Accountant:
A management accountant you will play a key role in an organisation by providing financial insights that help in decision-making, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Provide support to the Finance Director and Financial Controller on process improvement initiatives and system implementations.
- Review and present monthly management accounts to senior management before sharing with budget holders.
- Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures.
- Oversee daily financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger management, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare internal policy documentation for statutory purposes (e.g., transfer pricing local files, tax policies).
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, enhancing the consolidation of financial reports.
- Lead the monthly payroll process and manage related tasks, both monthly and annually.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, including Import VAT regulations and statutory payment requirements.
- Oversee financial audits, reconcile bank statements, and ensure accuracy of financial records throughout the year.
- Analyse and resolve ad hoc issues using a strong understanding of business operations and systems.
Main requirement for the successful Management Accountant:
- Ideally, be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Accountancy; as well as hold or be working towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Demonstratable experience of working with budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
- Robust communication and attention to detail across previous roles requiring significant autonomous working & efficient stakeholder engagement.
- Takes a commercial approach, keeping client’s best interests at the heart of everything.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients.
- Contributes to creating a positive, achieving, rewarding working environment.
What we offer in return for successful Management Accountant:
- Monday to Friday ( Hybrid)
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience
- National Training and ability to up skill your existing skill set.
- Company pension and holiday, life assurance.
- Company bonus and many more.
This is more than just a job, it’s a career with one of the top Fresh Produce companies in the UK, where you will have the tools, support, and opportunities to shape your future. If you are ambitious, enjoy building relationships, and are looking for a role where your efforts translate into real results, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Paradigm Employment Services Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
