Job Summary :
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant or Part-Qualified Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in management accounting who is looking to gain further experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities :
Prepare the weekly site P&L report, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to stakeholders
Review weekly and monthly overhead spending and report variances against budget and forecast.
- Analysis weekly Distribution costs, identifying key drivers of variance against budget and forecast
- Issue weekly waste reports and maintain and review obsolete stock provision
- Ensure accurate and complete stock valuation on the balance sheet for all locations.
- Coordinate and manage quarterly stock count audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments for overhead costs.
- Preparation of budgeted and forecasted overhead spends for the sites
- Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required, contributing to continuous improvement and business support
Qualifications & Experience :
Minimum two years' experience in a similar role, ideally within the FMCG industryPart-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is desirableStrong understanding of management accounting principlesExperience with accruals, prepayments, budgeting, and forecastingProficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systemsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsFamiliarity with stock audits and reconciliations