Management Accountant – Heron Foods
Salary: Up to circa £43,000 per annum plus private pension scheme, private medical cover (including dental and optical cash benefit), income protection, and life assurance.
Location: Hull (office based at Melton, HU14 3HJ)
About the Role
We are looking for a Management Accountant to join the Commercial Finance team at Heron Foods, part of the B&M Group.
In this role, you’ll report directly to the Commercial Finance Manager, working within a fast-paced Finance department. You’ll play a key part in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, supporting decision-making, and driving commercial insight across the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing retail business with ambitious plans and excellent development prospects.
Key Responsibilities
As Management Accountant, you will:
1. Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc management information.
2. Deliver timely and accurate analysis of financial data.
3. Support the Commercial Finance Manager in producing management accounts and monthly reporting within tight deadlines.
4. Investigate and report on variances to budget.
5. Complete VAT returns and relevant VAT journals.
6. Reconcile intercompany trading accounts.
7. Provide insightful analysis to internal stakeholders to enhance decision-making.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with commercial awareness and excellent communication abilities.
Essential skills & experience:
8. Part or fully qualified CIMA or ACCA.
9. Previous experience in a similar role or ready to take the next step in your career.
10. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
11. Highly organised, efficient, and able to meet deadlines.
12. Fully IT literate, particularly in Excel.
13. Ability to identify weaknesses and suggest improvements.
Why Join Us?
At Heron Foods, we offer a rewarding environment with excellent development opportunities. This role includes:
14. A competitive salary of up to circa £43,000
15. Private pension scheme, private medical cover (including dental and optical cash benefit), income protection, and life assurance.
16. 30 days annual leave (with accrual for long service) plus option to purchase additional days.
17. 10% discount across Heron Foods and B&M stores, plus double discount weekends throughout the year.
18. Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
19. Access to BenefitHub for exclusive deals and discounts for you and your family.
20. Reward and recognition schemes, including celebration of long service and work anniversaries.
Ready to Join Us? Apply Today
If you’re a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application as soon as possible; please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy once the position has been successfully filled, so early applications are strongly encouraged.