Company Description
Classic Fine Foods UK Ltd is a purveyor and distributor of fine food from around the world - we source the
highest quality products we can find, from truffles to caviar, wagyu to chocolate and many more delicious
delicacies. Our team are dedicated to developing opportunities and delivering quality – both in the representation of our brands and delivering the best service to our customers. Through close partnerships with our suppliers, we deliver the highest quality of fresh and frozen products to the finest restaurants, hotels and retailers all over the
UK.
JOB PURPOSE
As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the Finance team of 4 (accounts assistant, 2 x credit controllers, and Credit Control and Finance Assistant), ensuring that each team member fulfills their assigned roles efficiently and in line with company objectives. You will act as their mentor and provide training and guidance as required. You will report to the Finance Manager and be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, supporting schedules, and reports to the agreed timelines for head office reporting. You will be responsible for all the Finance function in the absence of the Finance Manager.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Preparation of monthly flash reports, management accounts, supporting schedules and reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Calculation and posting all month-end journals.
• Prepare a weekly cash flow analysis and make recommendations to ensure the company has sufficient cash to meet its short-term obligations.
• Ensure customer rebate calculations are accurate and reported to agreed deadlines to management and
customers.
• Ensure that the weekly payment run is processed accurately and that payments are only processed when due to maximise the company’s cash on hand.
• Determine the company’s requirement for foreign currencies (mainly Euros), with the Finance Manager’s approval arrange for the purchase of the required currency from Metro Treasury.
• Preparation of monthly budget analysis by department.
• Preparation of the monthly payroll files and review with the Finance Manager before submission to the payroll company, and to process all employee salary payments at month-end and the payroll journal.
• Review and check all credit notes issued by the company daily.
• Ensure that all expenses are processed to the correct general ledger accounts and in the correct period.
• Ensure that all the company’s bank accounts are reconciled at least monthly and that any discrepancies are resolved before each month-end.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
33 days Holidays
• 1 day Birthday Holiday
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual dress
• Discounts on company products
Location: Must live close to Park Royal, London
Right to Work: Must hold a valid UK work visa
Please send across your CV.