Financial Accountant

Carlsberg Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage sector is looking for a proactive Financial Accountant to support audits and statutory reporting. This full-time role is hybrid and involves collaboration within a team to shape efficient finance processes, while providing a range of benefits including a competitive salary and generous holiday package.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday (including bank holidays)

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail-oriented individual.
• Ability to manage deadlines and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting interim and year-end audits.
• Preparing UK statutory accounts and monthly reports.
• Managing pension scheme accounting.

Skills

Understanding of IFRS and FRS 102

Self-starter with initiative

Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

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Entity / company: Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company

Location: Hybrid – with weekly travel to offices (Hemel Hempstead, Northampton & Wolverhampton)

Job Length: 9-12 Month FTC – Full Time

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (including bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK, home to iconic brands like Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, and Wainwright. Its soft drinks portfolio includes J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence, and the UK license rights to Pepsi products such as Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea, and Rockstar Energy.

With six production facilities and 16 logistics depots across the UK, Carlsberg Britvic is committed to success and growth.

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support statutory reporting, audits, and forecasting, and to help shape efficient finance processes. You will work within a collaborative team, contributing to the success of our brands.

If interested, apply for the Financial Accountant position, reporting to the Financial Controller. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting interim and year-end audits
• Preparing UK statutory accounts
• Supporting balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
• Preparing monthly reports in HFM
• Supporting month-end closing and journal entries
• Supporting internal audit engagements
• Managing pension scheme accounting
• Reconciliation in Blackline
• Liaising with wider business on ad hoc projects

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Part or fully qualified accountant
• Understanding of IFRS and FRS 102
• Self-starter with initiative
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Desire to improve processes
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience with SAP or HFM

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed business with iconic brands and a focus on innovation. We aim to deliver excellent service and foster a supportive, entrepreneurial work environment.

Interested? Apply today, and our recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:

We review applications continuously; early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close at any time.

Join CMBC, a company driven by passionate employees committed to excellence and growth.