Financial Accountant

inploi; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage financial statements and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified and have strong technical knowledge of accounting systems. Additionally, experience in FMCG or food production is preferred. This role offers a supportive team environment and benefits such as discounts on products and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

50% discount at GAIL’s

Fresh bread daily

24-hour GP service

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• ACA qualified (trained in audit).
• Experience in FMCG or food production preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of group, inventory, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Manage group balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting and COGS.

Skills

ACA qualification

Strong technical accounting

Confident user of accounting systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organised and proactive

Education

ACA qualification (trained in audit)

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e –commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Financial Accountant to join our team.

We Care about a Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We Care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We Care about Each Other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We Care about Community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Manage group balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany eliminations.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Prepare statutory accounts (UK GAAP) and group accounts (IFRS).
• Lead external audit processes and manage auditor relationships.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with HMRC regulations, corporation tax, and related areas.
• Provide financial support and insight to internal teams across the business.
• Conduct investment appraisals for wholesale projects and new opportunities.
• Support finance projects including system upgrades and process improvements.
• Assist with ERP optimisation and finance process automation.
• Support financial modelling for new store openings and wholesale partnerships.
• Contribute to the onboarding and financial integration of new entities or acquisitions.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you:

• ACA qualified (trained in audit)
• Experience in FMCG, food production, or retail (preferred but not essential)
• Strong technical knowledge of group, inventory, and cost accounting
• Confident user of accounting systems (e.g. Sage) and Excel super-user
• A problem-solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• An excellent communicator who can bridge finance and non-finance teams
• Organised, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple priorities
• Commercially minded with a real interest in food, retail, or sustainability

What’s in it for you:

• Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.
• 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• 25 days holiday
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24-hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme