Commercial Accountant

Edwards & Pearce; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG food sector is seeking a dynamic Commercial Accountant to join their team in Grimsby. This newly created role offers the opportunity to work closely with both finance and commercial teams, providing valuable insights that impact the bottom line. The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA accountant or currently studying for their qualification, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Join a successful company that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and study assistance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with life assurance

Study assistance for professional examinations

Flexible start and leave times

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA accountant or studying for qualification.
• Experience in a fast-paced organization, ideally manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a finance business partner, performing data and financial analysis.
• Providing financial information for marketing and customer promotions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

ERP Systems

Excel Proficiency

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Would you like to work for a successful FMCG food company?

THE BENEFITS:

• £40,000 - £47,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with life assurance
• Study assistance for professional examinations
• Flexible start and leave times

THE ROLE:

The Commercial Accountant is a newly created position working closely with both finance and commercial teams. Acting as a finance business partner, your responsibilities include data analysis, financial and variance analysis on budgets and forecasts, providing financial information for marketing and customer promotions, involvement in pricing and business modeling, and performing a range of accounting duties with commercial awareness and analytical skills. A full job description is available.

THE CANDIDATE:

You seek more than a typical accounting role. Your skills are best utilized in a dynamic environment where communication skills foster confident relationships across the business. You want to work for a successful company where your input impacts the bottom line, alongside professionals who value your financial insights. Ideally, you are a newly qualified CIMA/ACA/ACCA accountant or studying for your qualification, with experience in a fast-paced organization. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

You are an excellent communicator at all levels, meet deadlines through strong working relationships, and have experience with ERP systems and proficient Excel skills.

THE COMPANY:

The client operates in the FMCG food sector with a successful operation in Grimsby.

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and a supply agency for temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.