Assistant Management Accountant - Food Retail

We’re looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team and support the preparation of management accounts for our Food Retail trading area. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance while working within a purpose-led organisation that values accuracy, integrity, and collaboration.

In this role, you will assist with the preparation of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations for the Food business, while also taking the lead on preparing the Petrol management accounts. You’ll prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial statements and carry out detailed variance analysis to help provide insights that support effective business decision-making.

You’ll work closely with the Management Accountant to ensure financial reports are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant regulatory standards. In addition, you’ll contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls that protect Society assets and promote operational efficiency. A key part of the role will also involve ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

To fulfil the requirements of the role, the ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• AAT level 3 or equivalent. Qualification gained through experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is essential.
  
• An ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as being able to build relationships both internally and externally.
  
• Excellent attention to detail even when under pressure.
  
• A pro-active, enthusiastic and confident nature with a positive approach to teamwork.
  
• An ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
  
• High levels of integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive financial information.

The ideal candidate will be well-organised and be able to prioritise their workload. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to convey technical and operational requirements in a way that is appropriate to your audience. You'll act as an ambassador for change across our business and be proficient with the use of IT systems, especially Microsoft Office 365 applications and accountancy software.

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.