Regional Management Accountant

Aspens Services; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Introduction

About us

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an experienced Regional Management Accountant to join our Finance Team.

The Role:

We are looking for a driven and dynamic Management Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands-on experience in preparing accurate and timely management accounts. In this role, you will be a key support to the Operations team, providing financial and analytical reporting to aid decision-making. You will also be responsible for ensuring full reconciliation of the balance sheet across all associated companies.

This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week) offering a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. The role follows a hybrid working model, with occasional travel to the office as required.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide insight and actions to improve business performance
• Prepare and review Profit & Loss identifying/investigating variances
• Be actively involved in developing a robust budget and forecasts
• Business partner the operations to identify financial opportunities and mitigate risks
• Attend client meetings to support the business negotiations
• Maintain balance sheet control accounts, including prepayments and accruals
• Review business processes in the unit to support financial compliance
• Oversee monthly billing process supporting operations raising accurate invoices
• Reconcile data between operating systems and SAP financial systems
• Assist with annual audit and year-end close
• Adhoc reporting requirements required by internal management

About you:

The ideal candidate will be able to adapt easily to a dynamic environment, the business is continually developing, and the ability to embrace change is essential. The willingness to take ownership and responsibility for one's workload is key, particularly whilst working with other teams within the finance function to aid the financial process from start to finish.

Required Skills and Experience

• A full UK driving license
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Minimum of three year's practical experience
• Experience in reconciling multiple systems
• Actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification
• Effective time management and a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team and independently
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexible and adaptable to take on a variety of tasks