Commercial Accountant: Margin, Rebates & Forecasting

Brewers Decorator Centres; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorating materials supplier is seeking an experienced Commercial Accountant to join their team in Eastbourne. This role involves preparing financial accounts, analyzing financial data, and supporting the finance team to enhance business performance. Ideal candidates will hold a CIMA qualification or equivalent, possess strong analytical and Excel skills, and have a background in commercial finance. The company offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and emphasizes career growth for its employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days holiday

Free life assurance

5% employer contribution to pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Colleague discounts

Comprehensive induction programme

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or part-qualified accountant (preferable CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in commercial analysis, delivering high-quality management data.
• Proficiency in Excel to an advanced level (including Power Query, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Prepare Branch and Web management accounts.
• Support accounting for the National Distribution Centre.
• Prepare and reconcile Customer and Supplier Rebates calculations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proficiency in Excel

Education

CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

A leading decorating materials supplier is seeking an experienced Commercial Accountant to join their team in Eastbourne. This role involves preparing financial accounts, analyzing financial data, and supporting the finance team to enhance business performance. Ideal candidates will hold a CIMA qualification or equivalent, possess strong analytical and Excel skills, and have a background in commercial finance. The company offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and emphasizes career growth for its employees.