Broster Buchanan are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join an FMCG business in Spalding on a hybrid basis, 3 days office, 2 from home.
This is an excellent opportunity for development and growth with a well-established and successful business in the area. FMCG sets you up perfectly for a future career with the experience of working in a fast paced environment. Day to day you will be working closely with the FC and FD with future progression plans on offer. This role will help you get the experience and expertise to move into these roles later down the line.
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly Tasks
- Take ownership of the financial affairs. Preparation of monthly Management Accounts which have the accuracy and attention to detail of a year end closedown (eg. adjustments for open orders, ForEx etc)
- Review the month end inputs of other members of the team (eg. Fixed Assets)
- Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure there is a clear and immediate understanding of the financial position of the business at any given point
- Present the monthly Management Accounts to the Finance Director and the Financial Controller before sharing with budget holders. Resolve and respond to queries that arise in these meetings
- Maintain a monthly reconciliation between the Weekly Report, the Lot Movement and the GL
- Gross margin analysis to ensure all business is generating the expected profit
- Devise a system whereby Operational Recoveries are able to be reviewed and corrected where necessary in a controlled manner
- Monitoring of stock levels and the reporting of findings to product managers
- Ensure accurate accounting records are maintained for other Group companies on Prophet
- Review the annual cashflow against the actual cash position. Investigate any discrepancies and determine the impact on the working capital position of the Group
- Review of Weekly Report as required
- Ensure the System Balancing procedures are completed on a weekly basis and any reconciling items are resolved on a prompt and timely basis
- Review of EDI systems reconciliations (eg. Prime Revenue) to ensure the ‘debtors to cash' cycle is as efficient as possible.
- Reporting on International Business
- Lead the Annual Budget
- Cashflow Forecasting
Newly Qualified ACA/CIMA or ACCA
Salary: Up to £55, plus a bonus