Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities The Opportunity We’re looking for a talented qualified (or nearly qualified) accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong management accounting experience to join our Finance Shared Services team. As part of our General Ledger Management Accounting team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the Samworth Brothers business, while also leading and developing a small team of Management Accountants and Assistants. Lead and manage the Management Accounting team, including recruitment, development, and performance. Ensure compliance with month-end timetables and oversee management accounting activities across sites. Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, payroll postings, and intercompany recharges. Oversee P&L and balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and provide technical accounting support. Support site teams with budgets, year-end reporting, and KPI presentations. Liaise with auditors, HMRC, and external advisors. Drive process improvements and contribute to finance projects. The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Nearly or newly qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA accountant. Proven experience in management accounting within a medium to large organisation. Experience leading or mentoring a small finance team. Strong Excel skills; knowledge of ERP systems (MS Dynamics AX/365 desirable). Proactive, adaptable, and confident in driving continuous improvement. We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us! About You About Us We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.