Junior Management Accountant

Role Overview

The Management Accountant will play a central role in supporting timely and effective decision-making by management through accurate, meaningful, and well-presented management accounts reporting. The successful candidate will also be responsible for asset safeguarding at our bottling plant operations and for ensuring full compliance with VAT obligations for the Group.

• Financial Reporting: Preparation of monthly management reports including analysis to support management decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts, tracking performance and analysing variances.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and develop cost-saving strategies to improve profitability and efficiency, including monitoring and controlling operational costs.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide insights to support strategic planning.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and forecast cash flow across the group.
• Internal Controls: Ensure effective financial processes and controls are in place to maintain accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Project Support: Provide support for projects as required, including business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and performance tracking.
• VAT Compliance: Ensure timely and full compliance with all VAT obligations.
• Variance Analysis: Develop traceability mechanisms to explain and minimise variances to a satisfactory level.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• A recognised accounting qualification or candidates actively working towards CIMA qualification will be considered.
• Demonstrable experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial operating environment would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of VAT and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational ability, and capacity to work to tight reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial management.