Management Accountant

Culina Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Following years of accelerated growth, Culina Group is now a £2.2 billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100 depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions, and fresh and baked goods.

Job Description

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our expanding team based in Northampton or Banbury! The ideal candidate will support with financial reports, budgeting, and forecasting. Working closely with the management accountant, this is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate looking to gain additional exposure to month-end management accounts.

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some flexibility will be needed on working hours depending on business need), offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking market leader.

Job Purpose

As a Management Accountant, you will be producing the management accounts and commentary for key areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare the financial reporting of central overhead cost centres, both profit and loss and balance sheet reporting.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative duties such as managing the central mailbox and responding to queries from the wider business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant – CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Minimum of 2 years experience of management/financial accounting.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to create and develop spreadsheets using functions (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) or macros to automate and improve accounting.
• Ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting regulations, procedures, and current legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and spot errors/queries.
• Continuous improvement mentality – with the ability to identify and implement at pace process improvements (improving control/efficiency/insight).
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work.
• Team player with the desire to work with and challenge appropriately finance and operational colleagues.
• Analytical skills with the ability to make judgements from data and then work with the business through to conclusion.
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard-working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Private Medical Cover: This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Pension scheme: We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution.
• Life Assurance: x4 your annual salary.
• Wellness: Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers: We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition, and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!