Eden Farm, part of the listed Kitwave Group, is a leading supplier in the wholesale food distribution sector, committed to delivering quality products and exceptional service across the UK. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially astuteFinance Managerto join our finance team and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting business decisions.
Our customer base ranges from small corner shops to the larger cash and carry outlets, through to high street. The company continues to grow year on year, taking on new business and is looking towards new ventures and markets. Peterlee is home to our Head Office central to the operation housing the Finance, HR, Telesales, Transport Planning and Commercial teams.
Role Summary
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing core financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance, and supporting both internal and external stakeholders with relevant insights and data. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
* Production and review of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and supporting commentary.
* Journal processing, including payroll and accrual/prepayment entries.
* Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register.
* Submission of monthly debt reconciliations to the bank.
Reconciliations & Claims Management
* Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations including Bank, Payroll Control, Sundry Debtors & Creditors, and other ad hoc accounts.
* Support to track high-volume customer and supplier claims, ensuring timely resolution.
* Perform key supplier reconciliations and report discrepancies.
Compliance & Audit
* Provide required financial data to auditors for annual statutory tax computations.
* Assist in year-end audit preparation including production of lead schedules and audit sample data.
* Completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual ONS (Office for National Statistics) surveys.
Insurance & Fleet Management
* Prepare data for group-wide annual insurance renewals.
* Manage all company insurance claims, coordinating with insurers as required.
* Oversee company car management including insurance, MOTs, road tax compliance, and benefit-in-kind calculations for cars.
* Support commercial fleet management including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
Qualifications & Experience
* A fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards full qualification / QBE
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance role with demonstrable progression.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP or IFRS.
* Experience in with invoice financing
* Experience in managing month-end processes, reconciliations, and VAT.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or similar).
* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally and liaise with external stakeholders.
Why Join Eden Farm?
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Part of an established national business (Kitwave Group)
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* Employee assistance programme
* Death in service package
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, On site
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
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