Title: Management Accountant

Location: South Lanarkshire

Salary: circa £40k

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a key client within the FMCG sector in order to appoint a Management Accountant as the business continues to undergo a massive period of growth and success. It is important that the individual will be able to take full ownership of their duties. It is also preferable that the individual will have worked in a F&B or FMCG business before, where they will have been tasked with working closely with the operations teams across the business to support high levels of growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to progress their career in a highly visible role as part of a well-established team with exceptional career development opportunities available as the business continues to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process all Purchase Ledger Invoices / Credits including entry onto the financial system / document management systems
• Pay suppliers invoices on due dates & update ledgers
• Reconcile supplier accounts to statements
• Download Monthly Turnover and invoice all Royalty & Marketing Fees
• Invoice fees in line with Franchise Development agreements
• Invoice all stock supplied to supplier / franchise partners
• Chase overdue amounts
• Download Bank Statements, import to Accounts Package and update supplier and customer accounts daily
• Prepare management accounts
• Accounts analysis and bank reconciliation
• Reconcile all Control Accounts at Month End and provide schedules for all control accounts
• Post monthly journals
• Check bank accounts for sign off
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Assist in the preparation of the Profit and Loss and balance sheet reports
• Control and prepare monthly management accounts ahead of reporting deadlines
• Assist in the investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts
• Weekly cash projections
• Support budget and forecast preparation
• Liaise with suppliers / resolve all queries on a weekly basis
• Oversee and provide support to the Finance Assistant when required
• Other duties as required

Experience:

• Part, fully or ‘Qualified By Experience’ accountant
• Ideally, experience within Food and Beverage or consumer goods environments
• Prior experience in a management accounting role
• Strong budget and forecasting background
• Exposure to working in a larger complex organisation

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current finance best practice
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to workload
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

For more information please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross.
E: [email protected]

T: 07432482882