Management Accountant

Westfalia Fruit; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier in fresh fruit is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance its UK finance team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy through P&L reviews, budget preparations, and compliance with international standards. Join a dynamic office culture that values quality and teamwork, while enjoying benefits like 25 days holiday, modern office amenities, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fresh fruit and refreshments at the office

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme with life insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Christmas hampers & party

Fun food days (Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch)

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role for a commercial business.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and finance regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot tables, Xlookups).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly P&L reviews and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support annual budget preparations and strategic plans.
• Manage IFRS 16 reallocations and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA finalist or QBE

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Excel

Job description

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Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our UK finance team on a permanent basis in Kings Hill, Kent.

As a Management Accountant at Westfalia Fruit, you will support core financial operations including P&L reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting, and audit preparation. You'll also be involved in IFRS 16 reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration on cost controls and stock management. The role also authorises payments, approves rebates, and contributes to the rollout of a new finance ERP system (MS D365).

Responsibilities Include

• Lead monthly P&L reviews and ensure accurate Balance Sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and 5-year plans, contributing to strategic business planning.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing key financial documentation and ensuring compliance.
• Manage IFRS 16 reallocations and reporting, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
• Oversee global intercompany reconciliations and recharges, resolving complex discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Cost Accounting and Operations teams to drive cost efficiency and accurate reporting.
• Authorise multi-currency payment runs and validate rebate calculations for new and existing customers.
• Monitor and manage packaging stock, investigating discrepancies and approving write-offs during site audits.
• Review and approve accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset journals to support month-end accuracy.
• Play an active role in the successful implementation of a new finance ERP system – MS Dynamics 365, enhancing reporting and workflow efficiency.
• Take on ad hoc financial tasks and projects as required.
  
  

Requirements

Experience we look for:

Essential

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA finalist or QBE with experience of working in a similar finance role for a commercial business.
• Strong working understanding of IFRS and other relevant finance regulations and legislation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot tables, Xlookups etc)
• Good organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and communicate important financial information to both finance savvy and non-financial audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in FMCG, food production, manufacturing or retail environments.
• Previous exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  
  

Benefits

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• A welcoming, modern office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
• Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.
  
  

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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