Assistant Management Accountant - Moreton-in-Marsh
THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.
What drives and inspires us is the belief that we have a responsibility not just to protect the world around us but to have a positive impact on it too.
The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism.
We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds.
We are more than a group of businesses striving to make a difference. We are a way of life.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team based in the Cotswolds to support Daylesford Organic. The Assistant Management Accountant is a key role supporting the Management Accountant within the business area, managing the transactional finance team, maintaining the finance ledgers and delivering monthly management accounts.
This role is full time, 40 hours and based in Kingham, Oxfordshire.
Salary 36,000 - 42,000 per annum.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare the monthly management accounts to the final review point, investigate variances and provide explanations.
* This role will perform all Journal preparation and posting for the accounts
* Maintain Fixed Asset Register for Daylesford, ensure adherence to company fixed asset polices.
* Complete and maintain Balance sheet reconciliations for Daylesford not maintained by banking and cash team
* Review Purchase ledger and Sales ledger reconciliations, query and investigate anomalies with those teams where required.
* Complete Cost analysis and reconciliation to cost trackers in conjunction with the business area owners.
* Review and manage the Daylesford credit control function.
* Support the business P&L owners to understand their accounts and any variances.
* Ad hoc business analysis to assist where required
* Complete Payroll analysis and Fourth reconciliation and reporting to aid preparation of financial postings
* Compile and complete the company Quarterly VAT returns
* Reconcile the Inter Company Matrix and reconciliations between connected parties internal and externally.
SKILLS YOU WILL BRING
* Experience of working in similar roles in a finance team, with a likely background in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
* Strong excel skills and experience of working with various accounting ledger packages
* Part-Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong academic record
* Great communication skills: both written and verbal
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Eye for detail
* Initiative and desire to "do things properly"
* A real team player
PERKS AND BENEFITS
* Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day 1.
* Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
* Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
* Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
* Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
* Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.