Finance Manager

Caterite Food and Winesrvice Ltd; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler in the Lake District is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the accounts department. You will manage a team while preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and reporting financial statistics. The ideal candidate holds an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and has experience in team management and bookkeeping. This full-time position requires hands-on involvement and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discounted company shopping account

28 days holiday

Company pension

Long service holiday award

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

£500 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA to prove technical ability.
• Experience in a busy accounts department is advantageous.
• Experience of team management is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise company bookkeeping.
• Manage the accounts team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Team management

Bookkeeping supervision

Preparation of management accounts

Understanding of International Reporting Standards

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

THE COMPANY

Caterite Food & Wineservice Limited is a leading food and drink wholesaler based in the Lake District delivering to customers in the North of England and Scotland. After 50 years of Foodservice, the company is entering a new chapter in its history, whilst staying true to the values and service which has guided its success so far.

Caterite Foodservice and Grapevine Wineservice are in an exciting period of transformational change with significant developments within its business since the company was acquired by METRO in 2024. METRO is an international specialist in food wholesale, a partner of many small and mid‑sized independent companies who have made it their goal to lift the food and hospitality sector to a new level and to take advantage of the unique opportunity that the comprehensive digitisation of the industry presents both for our customers, who can transform their business for long‑term prosperity, and for us. Caterite has worked hard to establish an enviable reputation for supplying customers with top‑quality goods exactly to order, all delivered at competitive prices as part of a fast, friendly and efficient service in which extra is standard.

THE ROLE

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the accounts department, managing a team of six alongside supporting the Finance Director in reporting financial statistics both internally to the Board of Directors and to the wider group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of company bookkeeping
• Management of the accounts team
• Preparation of monthly management accounts for internal review by the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Reporting of daily, weekly and monthly performance to the Group Reporting Team
• Assisting with preparation of annual budgets and forecasting as required by the Group Controlling Team

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA to prove technical ability
• Experience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous but would also suit a move from practice
• Experience of team management
• Willingness and ability to be hands on within the accounts department
• Experience of preparing management accounts and supporting schedules, including reconciling control accounts and bank reconciliations
• Understanding of International Reporting Standards alongside UK GAAP

BENEFITS

• Discounted company shopping account
• 28 days holiday
• Company pension (Peoples Pension)
• Long service holiday award
• Loyalty award
• Free on‑site parking
• Canteen facilities
• £500 refer‑a‑friend scheme

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday)

Job Type: Full‑time, in person