Job Details
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (office hours)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours
Assistant Commercial/Management Accountant – Finance Team
Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, this role will be responsible for the integrity of the commercial accounting activities of the business. The Assistant Commercial Accountant will produce timely and accurate management accounting information for the business and auditors in a professional format.
About Us
Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers. With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Responsibilities
* Assist with accounts: supporting the preparation of weekly trading figures, weekly and monthly stock valuations, responding to audit requests, carrying out monthly variance analysis, collaborating on forecasts and budgets.
* Support commercial: maintaining weekly and monthly standard cost modelling and variance analysis, preparing commercial scenario analysis, supporting open‑book pricing models with key retailers, maintaining the standard costing system, strengthening margin reports, providing financial analysis for new business opportunities and cost reduction initiatives.
* Business partnering: day‑to‑day partnering with commercial and operational management, assisting with PIP project appraisals, providing financial and accounting training to non‑financial colleagues, preparing daily and weekly sales figures, providing ad/hoc support to the Financial Controller and Senior Management Accountant.
Qualifications
* Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Effective communicator and natural ability to build working relationships.
* Understanding the importance of producing data accurately and timely.
* Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
* Ability to prioritise own workload.
* Willingness to undertake professional training.
* 2:1 degree in a related subject area desirable; AAT Level 4 considered.
* Strong desire to continue professional studies.
Benefits
* Discounted ShareSave scheme.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay with service.
* Enhanced pension scheme.
* Long service awards – vouchers and enhanced holidays with service.
* Access to 'Feed Your Wellbeing' hub offering discounts and health support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Opportunity to purchase extra holidays.
* Recommend a friend scheme.
* Death in service benefit.
* Access to discounted and exclusive memberships.
* On‑site parking.
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