Regional Accountant

apetito; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apetito, the UK's leading food supplier to health and social care sectors, seeks a Regional Accountant to enhance financial processes and support the Wiltshire Farm Foods. This role offers excellent career development opportunities, contributing to financial insights while working alongside regional managers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension with employer contributions

Life assurance

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

Christmas vouchers

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience or related qualification.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator, proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional finance reviews and own P&L analysis.
• Prepare materials for regional meetings.
• Engage in key projects and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Experience in a finance environment

Working towards finance qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Navision/Dynamics

Job description

Due to our continued growth and success, we are looking to appoint a Regional Accountant to support the Commercial Finance function within Wiltshire Farm Foods (Direct To Consumer) part of the business.

You might be seeking a role where you can grow your skills in a company that will sponsor and support professional qualifications, or you may be looking for an interesting role where such qualifications are not required.

This is a great opportunity to develop your finance business partnering skills. We are looking for someone with finance business partnering experience who can communicate clearly and effectively with non-finance colleagues.

You will be part of a team of 10. Your main responsibilities will include being the lead finance business partner for the Wiltshire Farm Foods Mid region, reporting key financial insights, and ensuring understanding of financial performance while maintaining and enhancing accounting processes and controls.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:00

This role is based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

After training and gaining competence, you will have the option to work from home up to 2 days per week, subject to business needs.

About us

apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors, serving over 1,300 care homes, healthcare, and education settings.

Our meals are crafted by dieticians and chefs, then frozen to preserve quality.

Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier, delivering over 330 different frozen meals across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional finance reviews at month-end, owning the review of all factors impacting P&L.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare materials for weekly regional meetings such as sales updates and performance insights.
• Partner with Regional Managers to support team performance.

• Provide commercial insights and challenge to regional teams, sharing observations and opportunities.

• Analyze regional financial performance, tracking sales, site performance, and risks.

• Participate in the monthly period-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Engage in key projects and maintain strong financial controls, including balance sheet reconciliations.

• Maintain regular contact with depots, reviewing forecasts, sales, and labor details.

• Share insights with the wider organization, fostering learning and sharing best practices.

Please note occasional travel within the UK to depots may be required.

About you

Essential:

• At least 1 year of experience in a finance environment or related qualification.
• Effective communicator, proficient in Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with understanding of financial activities.
• Flexible, deadline-focused, organized, and proactive.

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP, Navision/Dynamics.
• Working towards a finance qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA), with support available.

We encourage applications even if you do not meet all criteria.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension with employer contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance, subsidized canteen, free parking, Christmas vouchers, and other perks

Our Values

As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on making a difference, creating outstanding meals, and supporting British food and farming. We are committed to sustainability, inclusion, and empowering our staff to reach their full potential.