We're a leading meat production business based in South Derbyshire, dedicated to delivering high-quality meat products to our customers. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards in our production processes and never letting a customer down.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and providing strategic guidance to support the business's growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly financial and KPI reports, perform account reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger, including audit trail support for all journal entries. Conduct analytical reviews and analysis of financial data, generate monthly trend reports, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances. Prepare and reconcile all bank accounts, resolving any discrepancies. Prepare and analyse account reconciliations, research and resolve invoice discrepancies. Assist with annual reviews/audit preparation and complete all HMRC filings and returns. Undertake monthly VAT returns. Support the sales team with customer tender completions, product costing exercises, and product bill of materials. Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures. Implement and strengthen processes and controls to improve reporting and accounting accuracy. Develop, mentor, and oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger teams, including providing hands-on support. Support various ad hoc projects, influence senior leadership, and analyse scenarios with a solution-oriented mindset. Develop reporting suite to support good decision-making and highlight focus areas. What We Offer in Return:
Permanent full-time employment; 40 hours per week with flexible start and finish times to suit. A salary between £55,000 and £65,000 to start. Opportunity to progress to Finance Director within the next 5 years. A new, fresh office environment. A supportive management team and the chance to help shape the future of the business. Company pension. On-site parking. 28 days holiday. Essential Qualifications:
ACCA qualified. Minimum of 2-5 years of prior working experience in accounting with a demonstrable background. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Sage 50 Accounts. Our Dream Candidate:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, working to tight schedules and managing multiple projects. Result-focused, metric-driven with the ability to translate priorities and actions into measurable results. Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to identify and resolve issues. Demonstrates accuracy and commitment to tasks. Experience with Payroll. Experience within a food production, agricultural, or manufacturing background. Experience with a similar sized business; our annual turnover exceeds £80 million. * Please submit your CV and a cover letter to express your interest in the role.* Pickstock Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits:
Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Swadlincote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Application Question(s):
Do you have experience working in an Agricultural, Manufacturing or Food Production context? Experience:
Accounting: 3 years (required) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
Financial Controller
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Prepare monthly financial and KPI reports, perform account reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger, including audit trail support for all journal entries. Conduct analytical reviews and analysis of financial data, generate monthly trend reports, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial statement accuracy and investigating variances. Prepare and reconcile all bank accounts, resolving any discrepancies. Prepare and analyse account reconciliations, research and resolve invoice discrepancies. Assist with annual reviews/audit preparation and complete all HMRC filings and returns. Undertake monthly VAT returns. Support the sales team with customer tender completions, product costing exercises, and product bill of materials. Perform all related accounting functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and company policy and procedures. Implement and strengthen processes and controls to improve reporting and accounting accuracy. Develop, mentor, and oversee the purchase ledger and sales ledger teams, including providing hands-on support. Support various ad hoc projects, influence senior leadership, and analyse scenarios with a solution-oriented mindset. Develop reporting suite to support good decision-making and highlight focus areas. What We Offer in Return:
Permanent full-time employment; 40 hours per week with flexible start and finish times to suit. A salary between £55,000 and £65,000 to start. Opportunity to progress to Finance Director within the next 5 years. A new, fresh office environment. A supportive management team and the chance to help shape the future of the business. Company pension. On-site parking. 28 days holiday. Essential Qualifications:
ACCA qualified. Minimum of 2-5 years of prior working experience in accounting with a demonstrable background. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Sage 50 Accounts. Our Dream Candidate:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, working to tight schedules and managing multiple projects. Result-focused, metric-driven with the ability to translate priorities and actions into measurable results. Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to identify and resolve issues. Demonstrates accuracy and commitment to tasks. Experience with Payroll. Experience within a food production, agricultural, or manufacturing background. Experience with a similar sized business; our annual turnover exceeds £80 million. * Please submit your CV and a cover letter to express your interest in the role.* Pickstock Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent Pay:
£55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits:
Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute/Relocate:
Swadlincote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Application Question(s):
Do you have experience working in an Agricultural, Manufacturing or Food Production context? Experience:
Accounting: 3 years (required) Work Location:
In person Reference ID:
Financial Controller
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