Accounting Manager

Bel; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Sevenoaks is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial records and compliance, manage a small team, and ensure adherence to legal regulations. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in financial accounting and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team committed to providing healthier snacking solutions for all.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of financial accounting experience.
• Proven compliance knowledge in financial legal and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly reporting on overheads.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

In-depth knowledge of computerized accounting software (SAP/BW/BPC)

Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to lead and manage a team

Education

Qualified accountant certification

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join an amazing Finance & Accounting team with a strong analytical mindset and unleash your potential! As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the timely preparation and control of Bel UK's financial records, management of available funds, and preparation of statutory accounts. You will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization especially during month end closings, audits, budget/forecasting periods while ensuring all financial activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements. This role will oversee a team of two and will report directly into the CFO.

The key responsibilities include:

• Manage financial month-end and year-end closing processes and close within SAP to ensure all journals, postings and month end steps are complete
• Manage monthly and year-end Group reporting, including SAP/BW/BPC reconciliations
• Oversee General Ledger, and Purchase Ledger functions - ensuring adherence to policies/payment terms
• Manage Treasury and banking related tasks to meet Group Treasury deadlines
• Conduct monthly reviews of Trial Balance, P&L, and Balance Sheet
• Supervise reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Prepare and submit statutory accounts and legal requirements (VAT, Payroll, Corporation Tax)
• Support HR with payroll processing and tax related issues
• Prepare and analyze monthly reporting on overheads and CAPEX to lead budgets and quarterly forecasts discussions
• Ensure internal controls are in place and manage internal audit recommendations
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes
• Prepare monthly Reporting package submission, including extraction, reconciliation with SAP, webform entries and promoting package to Group deadlines.
• Prepare documentation for our Transfer price exercises and documentation when required
• Manage any Tax related issues involving Bel UK Ltd or one of its employees
• Develop and manage the accounting team, including performance appraisals, training, and development needs

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with a minimum of 5 years of financial accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of computerized accounting software (SAP/BW/BPC)
• Proven compliance knowledge in reference to financial legal and regulatory requirements
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skill
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Knowledge of international tax optimization and hedging mechanisms
• Experience with Group financial reporting systems

We're excited to meet candidates who are highly analytical with a strong attention to detail and are ethical in their approach. We are particularly interested in candidates who are solution oriented and have a deep passion for accounting. If you're eager to be apart of a high growth company and lead in a dynamic industry, we'd be thrilled to have you apply.

At Bel, we are on a hugely exciting transformational journey to provide healthier snacking solutions for all, whilst developing a sustainable farming model for the future. Our company signature, 'For All, For Good', reflects exactly this. This mission mobilizes approx.13,000 employees every day, in over 30 countries to build both a profitable & sustainable business model for the future. The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry, specialising in dairy, fruit, and plant-based products, and is one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its enviable portfolio includes internationally recognised brands such as Babybel, Boursin, The Laughing Cow, GoGosqueeZ and Kiri, contributing to global sales in excess of €4 billion. Bel is committed to ensuring our brands are accessible to all - with relevant formats offered though all of the more traditional sales channels including grocery, convenience and discounters and with a rapidly growing e-comm business. Additionally, we have made huge progress within the Out-of-Home (Food Service) Channel ensuring a suitable product range is available in restaurant, healthcare, education, travel & hospitality sectors. We believe that our success is only possible with a diverse mix of talented people. We're building a future that embraces health, nutrition, innovation, sustainability, diversity, and crucially the opportunity for our colleagues to make the most of their careers.