Supply Chain Accountant

Humdinger; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Supply Chain Accountant to enhance financial efficiency in procurement, inventory, and distribution. Responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, and cost control, providing an ideal opportunity for candidates with a keen analytical mindset and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension plan with 4% employer contributions

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee recognition scheme

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and report on Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Deliver accurate inventory reporting and analysis.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD

As a Supply Chain Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of driving financial efficiency across our procurement, inventory, and distribution processes. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll provide critical analysis and reporting that supports strategic decision-making and cost control across the supply chain.

Position type Full-time, Permanent.

Hours 37.5

Shift Pattern Monday - Friday, 0830 - 1630

Pay range £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Breaks 30 minutes

As a Supply Chain Accountant, your insights will help reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making across the supply chain. Your key responsibilities will include

Procurement Finance

• Analyse and report on Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Track and report supplier rebates.
• Manage buying and accounts payable (AP) variances.
• Oversee procurement-related overhead costs.
  
  
  

Supply Chain Finance

• Deliver accurate inventory reporting and analysis.
• Administer and report on stock disposals.
• Manage stock provisions.
• Monitor distribution and pallet costs.
• Oversee supply chain-related overhead costs.
  
  
  

Financial Reporting & Planning

• Support month-end close and financial reporting.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and year-end audit processes.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally food or beverage)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme - buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working and Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Engagement with GroceryAid
  
  
  

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview, which may include a factory tour.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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