Here, we’re all about fresh. Fresh fruit, fresh people, fresh thinking.
As a business, we play a part in UK consumers eating their ‘five a day. We import, ripen, pack and store fresh produce for major retailers and third parties.
We’re looking for a Qualified Accountant to join our Fresca Finance team on a permanent basis.
Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the purpose of this role is to manage and oversee the financial accounting and reporting for the head office. This role will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, managing intercompany transactions, and providing support for budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. The Head Office Accountant will work closely with the Group finance team & Fresca department heads to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
You will be responsible for driving process improvements and initiatives that positively influence the efficiency and function of the finance team and the wider businesses. you will manage intercompany transactions, ensuring that transactions between head office and subsidiaries are properly recorded, reconciled, and aligned with group financial policies. ensuring any discrepancies between head office and other group entities are resolved.
It will be under your remit to ensure the preparation, completeness, and timeliness of accurate financial information to meet external stakeholder deadlines; including but not limited to: VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory filings for the head office. You will also provide support for internal and external audits, including preparing necessary documentation and responding to audit queries. Ensuring that accounting practices and internal controls are in line with corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.
Our perfect Accountant be:
* Values-driven and ethical leader, able to achieve high levels of performance through collaboration with stakeholders in all business areas and at all levels.
* Inquisitive nature with a can-do attitude and willingness to be hands-on.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Technically strong and commercially astute.
* Self-motivated, excellent time management and organization skills.
* Broad experience in all aspects of effective financial control and reporting.
* Able to carry out detailed analysis and present in a way that is easily understood throughout the business.
* Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel.
The hours you would work:
* A Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm. On site in Paddock Wood, Kent.
What else we can offer you:
* A competitive salary.
* 6.6 weeks annual leave incl. bank hols.
* Pension scheme.
* Optional company share scheme.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Cycle to work Scheme.
* Private Medical insurance.
* Medicash and other benefits.
* Death in service benefit.
You need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide sponsorship.