Role:

We have a sweet treat of an opportunity for an interim Management Accountant to come and join us to cover a period of maternity.

The main responsibility of the role will be to ensure the production of accurate and timely Management Accounts for the Bobby’s side of our business.

The role would suit someone looking for circa 30-35 hours a week worked over 5 days Monday – Friday. A couple of these days could be worked from home with the remaining time spent with the team in Loughborough.

The salary quoted is the full time equivalent so will be pro rata'd depending on the hours worked.

The role will be based at our Head Office in Loughborough however you will be required to travel to Bromsgrove for a week or so when you first start for a full and detailed handover. Please ensure you are happy with this if you apply.

From thereon in, there may be very occasional travel to Bromsgrove.

Your typical working day will include:

The role will see you sit as part of our extremely clever number loving finance team, and you will have responsibility for a number of duties including:

• Prepare 4-weekly Management Accounts
• Support year-end procedures and external audit preparation
• Prepare and post wage journals
• Closing ledgers within Sage at period end
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across all depots
• Complete RTI, VAT, PSA and PAYE submissions, liaising with HMRC where required
• Raise and process Head Office sales invoices
• Process recharges to Group companies accurately and efficiently
• Manage credit control activities to support cash flow and minimise aged debt
• Carry out financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
• Monitor and support departmental budget control
• Assist with ad hoc requests from Group Finance and the Finance Manager

(NB: This is not an exhaustive list)

Ideal Candidate:

We really need someone who:

• has strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• has the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• has experience in producing management accounts and who can come in and pick things up quickly knows their way around Excel (our team use lots of look ups for example)
• ideally has used Sage 200 before
• can travel to Bromsgrove, initially for a week for a handover, but then following this up with an odd day there if needed (travel expenses will be reimbursed)

Benefits:

We offer a pick ‘n’ mix of benefits: life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and not one but two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family (including free GP appointments and access to mental health professionals — no sugar-coating needed!).

You’ll also have access to a health care cash plan, cycle2work scheme, paid volunteer days, and discounts at a variety of retailers and fitness/leisure outlets. We’re always cooking up ways to support our team, with regular in-house training on topics like mental health, menopause awareness, sexual harassment, and equality, diversity & inclusion — because we believe everyone deserves a fair share of support.

For many roles, there’s the flexibility to mix and match office and home working. We also offer opportunities to study towards relevant qualifications, including via the apprenticeship route — so whether you're looking to upskill or unwrap a new career path internally, we’ve got you covered.

As an equal opportunities employer, World of Sweets is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We don’t condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join World of Sweets!

No agency support needed thank you.

If you would like to become part of a successful UK brand and like the idea of developing relationships with retailers in the community every day, you can apply by sending us your CV quoting ref. Management Accountant.