Management Accountant

Impact Food Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school catering company in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on providing essential financial information to assist in strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in accounting and extensive experience at the Management Accountant level, showcasing strong financial and reporting skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a positive food culture for students.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Management Accountant level or similar roles.
• Ongoing study towards a relevant accounting qualification.
• Experience with external auditors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide strategic financial analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Accounting systems proficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant - ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Tools

Sage200

Excel

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant (6 Month FTC) — Impact Food Group

At Impact Food Group, we're more than just a school caterer. We're on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We're constantly learning, evolving, and improving - every way, every day.

Through our industry-leading brands - Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina, and Chapter One - we cater for over 550,000 students and operate in more than 900 schools nationwide, growing every year.

We're now looking for a talented and highly organised Management Accountant to join and play a vital role in supporting our business.

Guided by our values integrity, bold, impactful, empathy and community; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of.

What you\'ll be doing

We\'re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to join our team on an initial 6-month FTC. As the management accountant you will be responsible for providing financial information and analysis that helps IFG plan, control, and make strategic decisions. The successful candidate will combine excellent administrative skills with technical confidence, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accurate and timely financial and management reports, to include, but not limited to:
• Monthly management accounts at company and cost centre level
• Half year, Full year, Monthly and Quarterly reporting packs in line with company and group requirements
• Annual and Interim audit preparation, audit requests and statutory accounts, and confident communication with Auditors.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations, to ensure integrity and a thorough understanding.
• Monthly intercompany reconciliation, invoicing and accounting.
• Implementing effective controls and continuous process reviews/improvements
• Strong financial accounting skills to oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions are correctly posted within the balance sheet and P&Ls in accordance with the correct accounting treatment and standards.
• Business partnering to ensure key business drivers are understood by the wider business and actions taken to improve business performance.

Skills & Experience

• On-going studier or Qualified Accountant - ACA, CIMA, ACCA
• Extensive experience at Management Accountant level or similar roles
• Technically strong, with a high level of financial and management accounting expertise is essential.
• Multi-site accounting experience desirable but not essential
• Systems proficiency in general accounting (Sage200 preferable), reporting software and having strong Excel skills.
• Experience of strong controls while providing commercial and financial support to a senior management team
• Multi years\' experience in dealing with external auditors.

If you\'re a collaborative, solution-focused administrator who thrives in a busy and purposeful environment, we\'d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of food, making a genuine difference for students across the UK.