Management Accountant

Wild; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team focusing on retail accounts. This role involves managing accounts receivable, credit control, and assisting with month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment and a strong passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Hybrid working

4% Company Pension

Mental well-being support

Private healthcare

Free breakfast

Discounted Wild products

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced finance function within FMCG.
• 1-2 years of experience with retail accounts.
• Ability to take ownership of processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and invoicing retailers.
• Ensure timely credit control processes.
• Support month-end processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Efficiency

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

GSuite

Job description

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Hi there We’re Wild. We’re on a mission to remove single-use plastic from the bathroom, armed with our refillable, natural and scent-sational deodorants, body wash, haircare and lip balm – and we’ve only just started. We launched in 2020 and as a high-growth company, we’re already one of Europe’s fastest-growing start-ups So, fancy coming along for the ride?

The Role:

We're looking to hire aManagement Accountantto join our finance team with focus on ourretail accounts. The role is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate reporting, with a focus on the retail side of Wild, including invoicing and credit control.The ideal candidate will have experience working with retailers within a fast paced FMCG company. They will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to own processes whilst implementing efficiencies and reporting excellence.

You will report into our Financial Controller.

Some of your responsibilities:

• Management of accounts receivable, including invoicing retailers, and ensuring retail discount invoices are received on time
• Responsible for credit control, chasing retailers for payment and monitoring due balances
• Work with the operations team to understand and, where relevant, challenge any issues or disputes raised by retailers
• Manage bank postings and reconcile bank transactions in the accounting system, investigating unreconciled items
• Supporting the retail team with finance communications with retailers
• Support month-end processes by producing balance sheet reconciliations
• Improvement of existing processes to provide efficiencies to the role and the wider team

What we need from you:

Please note that we welcome applications from candidates who may not hit every single bullet point on the lists below - if you’re passionate about our mission and feel you have relevant skills and experiences to add value to this role, please apply!

• Experience working within a fast-paced finance function within an FMCG company
• 1-2 years of experience working with retailers
• Working knowledge of Xero and GSuite is desirable
• Ability to take ownership of processes and improve efficiency
• Minimum AAT qualification is preferred, though qualification through experience will also be considered
• 1-2 years of experience working with accounts receivable
• Excellent communication skills both with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Can work well independently and as part of a team
• An underlying passion for the planet and sustainability

️What you’ll get from us:

• Hybrid working, 3 days a week in our shiny new London office
• 4% Company Pension
• Mental well-being support through Spill
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• Weekly early finishes and social events
• Free breakfast
• Free & discounted Wild products
• 2 x team volunteering days and 2 x personal volunteering days

Ready to become a Wild thing?!

At Wild, we know that diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to bring their most authentic selves to work. We recognise that diversity goes beyond visible differences such as race, gender, age, and ethnicity and encompasses a broad spectrum of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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