Commercial Accountant

Solina; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food solutions company based in the UK is seeking a financial analyst to manage reporting and analysis. The successful candidate will support year-end trading activities, liaise with auditors, and prepare financial reports. Candidates should be part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA and have advanced Excel skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Free parking on-site

Free lunch provided daily

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Opportunities for skill development and growth

Varied role with multiple responsibilities

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA preferred.
• Advanced Excel capabilities including VLookups and Pivot Tables.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Close of years trading and production of annual accounts.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Preparation of financial reports including month-end reporting packs.
• Submission of statutory VAT returns.
• Generate analytical reports comparing actual vs planned performance.
• Implement process changes to add value.

Skills

Part-Qualified member of an accounting body (ACCA/CIMA)

Moderate/Advanced Excel skills

Ability to analyze large amounts of data

Knowledge of finance functions

Experience with ERP systems

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Primary Location : MITCHAM

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet. If you\'re ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!

Who are we looking for?

Key Responsibilities

• Close of years trading, balancing of ledgers, WIP and production of annual Statutory Accounts
• Liaise with external Auditors and Tax consultants
• Preparation and review of financial reports including month end reporting packs to deadlines
• Preparation and submission of statutory VAT returns
• Generation of analytical reports comparing actual performance versus planned, recommending actions improve
• Implement process change to add value to core processes.

Candidate Profile

• Part-Qualified member of an accounting body (ACCA/CIMA)
• Moderate/Advanced Excel skills (VLookups, Pivot Tables, basic macros) which can be further developed
• Able to work with and analyse large amounts of data within Excel/other analytical tools
• Knowledge of all finance functions (purchase ledger, sales ledger, general ledger)
• Experience of a ERP system (e.g. Sage 200), preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Full knowledge of the Financial processes which impact on the accounts.

Benefits

• Free parking on-site
• Free lunch provided daily
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Impact & Visibility: You will work closely with leadership and multiple departments, influencing real business decisions across the site.
• Development & Growth: Ideal for someone currently working towards ACCA/CIMA, with opportunities to broaden technical skills, build commercial awareness, and progress within the business.
• Variety & Ownership: A wide-ranging role covering month-end reporting, stock account, budgeting, analysis, KPSs and process improvement - no two days are the same.

Please contact [e-mail] for more information on the behaviours, skills and knowledge required for this role.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment