Are you looking for a management accountant where you want to build something, not just maintain it? The Opportunity Athwal Resourcing is delighted to be supporting a large national foodservice and distribution group, growing fast through acquisition, to recruit a Management Accountant into its Cheltenham finance team. The finance function is being rebuilt from the ground up, legacy processes are being redesigned as the business scales through acquisition. You won't be inheriting a settled process; you'll have a direct hand in reshaping it. Reporting to the Director of Financial Control, you'll own management accounting down to gross margin level across a multi-depot operation. With particular focus on sales, cost of sales, rebates, fixed assets and stock. You will be working closely with the operations finance team to keep the numbers accurate, reconciled and genuinely useful. If you're a qualified accountant who'd looking for a challenge in a growing highly inquisitive group, and who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Management Accountant, you'll: Management Accounts Prepare and produce monthly management accounts and P&Ls for each operational depot, individually and on a consolidated basis, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and analysis to strict deadlines. Cost of Sales & Margin Own the detailed reporting of sales and gross margin, including cost of sales, direct costs and variance analysis against budget and forecast. Rebates Take full ownership of supplier rebate accounting, reconciliation and analysis of rebate income against contracted terms, plus rebates receivable, including renewals and reporting Technical Accounting Apply sound technical accounting for stock, fixed assets and leases under IFRS 16/FRS 102. Depot & Intercompany Reconciliations Manage inter-depot and intercompany reconciliations across a multi-site network. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast updates for sales and cost of sales, working closely with the Finance Business Partner for Operations. Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with operational teams to validate the accuracy of historical data and understand variances, communicating clearly with colleagues across the business. Board Reporting Provide commentary for the board pack, comparing actuals against budget and forecast and work closely with the Director of Financial Control on ad hoc duties and projects. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with genuine hands-on experience producing a full set of management accounts, ideally within a fast-moving wholesale, distribution or manufacturing environment where physical product is accounted for. You won't be someone who has followed the same process in the same role for years without needing to ask why. You'll be resilient, adaptable and comfortable working things out for yourself in a fast-paced, still-evolving finance function and be genuinely energised by change rather than needing a stable, unchanging environment. You'll also bring: A pragmatic mindset; The confidence to work independently, produce the accounts and explain them clearly to non-finance stakeholders; Comfort with change as the business grows through acquisition. Advanced Excel literacy, including the ability to interpret and unpick complex, undocumented formulae (working knowledge of SQL an advantage); Practical experience of stock accounting and lease accounting under IFRS 16/FRS 102; Why Apply? This is a genuine career opportunity to help rebuild a finance function's core processes from scratch, in a fast-growing, values-led business with real stability in its customer base. In return, you'll enjoy: A competitive salary of 50,000 - 55,000 plus benefits; An office-based role in Cheltenham, working closely with an experienced Director of Financial Control; A standalone role with real scope to shape process, not just follow it; A down-to-earth, values-led culture that has stayed close to its roots despite fast growth; Genuine visibility as your work will directly underpin decision-making for the Board and Senior Management Team. Interested? If you're looking for a management accounting role with real scope to simplify and rebuild, not just maintain and you're ready to make it a career rather than a stepping stone, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a management accountant where you want to build something, not just maintain it? The Opportunity Athwal Resourcing is delighted to be supporting a large national foodservice and distribution group, growing fast through acquisition, to recruit a Management Accountant into its Cheltenham finance team. The finance function is being rebuilt from the ground up, legacy processes are being redesigned as the business scales through acquisition. You won't be inheriting a settled process; you'll have a direct hand in reshaping it. Reporting to the Director of Financial Control, you'll own management accounting down to gross margin level across a multi-depot operation. With particular focus on sales, cost of sales, rebates, fixed assets and stock. You will be working closely with the operations finance team to keep the numbers accurate, reconciled and genuinely useful. If you're a qualified accountant who'd looking for a challenge in a growing highly inquisitive group, and who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As Management Accountant, you'll: Management Accounts Prepare and produce monthly management accounts and P&Ls for each operational depot, individually and on a consolidated basis, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and analysis to strict deadlines. Cost of Sales & Margin Own the detailed reporting of sales and gross margin, including cost of sales, direct costs and variance analysis against budget and forecast. Rebates Take full ownership of supplier rebate accounting, reconciliation and analysis of rebate income against contracted terms, plus rebates receivable, including renewals and reporting Technical Accounting Apply sound technical accounting for stock, fixed assets and leases under IFRS 16/FRS 102. Depot & Intercompany Reconciliations Manage inter-depot and intercompany reconciliations across a multi-site network. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast updates for sales and cost of sales, working closely with the Finance Business Partner for Operations. Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with operational teams to validate the accuracy of historical data and understand variances, communicating clearly with colleagues across the business. Board Reporting Provide commentary for the board pack, comparing actuals against budget and forecast and work closely with the Director of Financial Control on ad hoc duties and projects. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with genuine hands-on experience producing a full set of management accounts, ideally within a fast-moving wholesale, distribution or manufacturing environment where physical product is accounted for. You won't be someone who has followed the same process in the same role for years without needing to ask why. You'll be resilient, adaptable and comfortable working things out for yourself in a fast-paced, still-evolving finance function and be genuinely energised by change rather than needing a stable, unchanging environment. You'll also bring: A pragmatic mindset; The confidence to work independently, produce the accounts and explain them clearly to non-finance stakeholders; Comfort with change as the business grows through acquisition. Advanced Excel literacy, including the ability to interpret and unpick complex, undocumented formulae (working knowledge of SQL an advantage); Practical experience of stock accounting and lease accounting under IFRS 16/FRS 102; Why Apply? This is a genuine career opportunity to help rebuild a finance function's core processes from scratch, in a fast-growing, values-led business with real stability in its customer base. In return, you'll enjoy: A competitive salary of 50,000 - 55,000 plus benefits; An office-based role in Cheltenham, working closely with an experienced Director of Financial Control; A standalone role with real scope to shape process, not just follow it; A down-to-earth, values-led culture that has stayed close to its roots despite fast growth; Genuine visibility as your work will directly underpin decision-making for the Board and Senior Management Team. Interested? If you're looking for a management accounting role with real scope to simplify and rebuild, not just maintain and you're ready to make it a career rather than a stepping stone, we'd love to hear from you.
Athwal Resourcing is partnering with the UK subsidiary of a well-established international organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant to join its finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This newly created position offers the opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage in its development. As the finance function continues to evolve and strengthen, you'll gain broad exposure across the entire department whilst working closely with an experienced Finance Director who is committed to developing and mentoring their team. If you're looking for a role that offers genuine variety rather than being confined to one area of finance, this is an excellent opportunity to build a well-rounded finance career within a supportive and collaborative environment. This is a full-time, office-based role in Kidderminster, providing the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and the wider business, build strong working relationships and develop your skills through hands-on experience. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger & Accounts Payable Process supplier invoices, payments and supplier account reconciliations Support payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records Process employee expenses and mileage claims Sales Ledger & Credit Control Raise customer invoices and maintain the sales ledger Manage credit control and customer accounts Allocate customer receipts and process intercompany transactions Support contract and project invoicing Financial Reporting & Controls Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations Assist with month-end reporting and year-end audit preparation Maintain accurate financial records and daily cash reporting Payroll & Business Support Assist with payroll administration Build strong relationships across the wider business Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function What You'll Bring You'll already have experience within a varied finance role and be looking to broaden your exposure whilst continuing to develop your career. You'll ideally have: Experience across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control Strong reconciliation skills Good Excel skills Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting system. Dynamics Business Central would be an advantage Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment AAT qualified or currently studying would be advantageous, although practical experience is equally important. Why Join? Gain exposure across the full finance function rather than specialising in one area Work directly with an experienced Finance Director who is passionate about developing people Be part of a growing business investing in its UK finance team Play a key role in improving processes and supporting the continued development of the finance function Enjoy genuine career development within a collaborative and supportive environment What's on Offer 30,000 - 35,000 salary Genuine career development opportunities Broad exposure across the full finance function Full-time, office-based role Free parking If you're looking for a role where you'll gain invaluable all-round finance experience, work alongside an experienced Finance Director and build a long-term career within a supportive business, we'd love to hear from you. Athwal Resourcing is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Athwal Resourcing is partnering with the UK subsidiary of a well-established international organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant to join its finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director. This newly created position offers the opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage in its development. As the finance function continues to evolve and strengthen, you'll gain broad exposure across the entire department whilst working closely with an experienced Finance Director who is committed to developing and mentoring their team. If you're looking for a role that offers genuine variety rather than being confined to one area of finance, this is an excellent opportunity to build a well-rounded finance career within a supportive and collaborative environment. This is a full-time, office-based role in Kidderminster, providing the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and the wider business, build strong working relationships and develop your skills through hands-on experience. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger & Accounts Payable Process supplier invoices, payments and supplier account reconciliations Support payment runs and maintain accurate supplier records Process employee expenses and mileage claims Sales Ledger & Credit Control Raise customer invoices and maintain the sales ledger Manage credit control and customer accounts Allocate customer receipts and process intercompany transactions Support contract and project invoicing Financial Reporting & Controls Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations Assist with month-end reporting and year-end audit preparation Maintain accurate financial records and daily cash reporting Payroll & Business Support Assist with payroll administration Build strong relationships across the wider business Support process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function What You'll Bring You'll already have experience within a varied finance role and be looking to broaden your exposure whilst continuing to develop your career. You'll ideally have: Experience across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control Strong reconciliation skills Good Excel skills Experience using an ERP or integrated accounting system. Dynamics Business Central would be an advantage Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset The ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment AAT qualified or currently studying would be advantageous, although practical experience is equally important. Why Join? Gain exposure across the full finance function rather than specialising in one area Work directly with an experienced Finance Director who is passionate about developing people Be part of a growing business investing in its UK finance team Play a key role in improving processes and supporting the continued development of the finance function Enjoy genuine career development within a collaborative and supportive environment What's on Offer 30,000 - 35,000 salary Genuine career development opportunities Broad exposure across the full finance function Full-time, office-based role Free parking If you're looking for a role where you'll gain invaluable all-round finance experience, work alongside an experienced Finance Director and build a long-term career within a supportive business, we'd love to hear from you. Athwal Resourcing is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy in relation to this vacancy.
Are you a commercially minded finance partner who enjoys influencing decisions rather than simply reporting numbers? The Opportunity Athwal Resourcing is delighted to be supporting a national foodservice and distribution group to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join its team as a true finance business partner supporting Operations. The business is part of a wider group turning over c.£300 million and growing fast through acquisition. This is a genuinely pivotal moment to join. The business is growing rapidly through acquisition and investing heavily in systems, people and infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. This isn t about maintaining an established finance business partnering function. It s about helping to build one. You ll have the opportunity to shape reporting, influence decision-making and create processes that will support the business for years to come. Reporting to the Finance Director, you ll work alongside the Operations Director as their trusted finance partner, providing insight, challenge and commercial support across the national operation. You ll spend time with the people behind the numbers, visiting sites, understanding operational challenges and building trusted relationships that help improve performance. The customer base is broad and resilient, giving real stability alongside the pace of change. This is an operational finance role with significant visibility and influence from day one. The Role As Finance Business Partner your key responsibilities include: Business Partnering: Partner the Operations Director and senior operational team, providing insight, support and constructive challenge that drives performance across multiple distribution sites. Performance Reporting: Own weekly and monthly operational reporting, KPIs, variance analysis and commentary. Take the numbers produced by the Management Accounts team down to site level for challenge and insight. Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute to rolling forecasts, quarterly reforecasts and the annual budget, working closely with operational teams using key operational metrics. Capital & Business Cases: Build business cases within a capital approval process, covering fleet, site and equipment investment from the ground up. New Business & Margin: Build a proper margin and standard cost model for new business quotes. Commercial Review: Getting involved in commercial customer reviews. Change & Integration: Support the integration of newly acquired and newly onboarded sites, helping build a repeatable approach as the business scales through acquisition. About You You ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or exceptionally qualified by experience with the right background. This should be gained in logistics, distribution or foodservice, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG or parcels-sector environment. You ll enjoy operating close to the operational front line and be confident challenging experienced, long-serving operators, earning trust through data and credibility rather than job title. You ll also bring: Experience gained in a closed-book operational environment; A track record of building business cases; Strong Excel and financial modelling skills (Power BI desirable), and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; A high level of commercial awareness and genuine comfort with fast-paced change; Good problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to simplify, not just report on, how things are done; The ability to travel to the sites and work independently, wherever in the UK you re based. Why Apply? It s an opportunity to join a fast-growing, values-led business at a genuinely pivotal point in its growth, where your contribution will be immediately visible and where you ll have real influence. In return, you ll enjoy: A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus car allowance + Benefits. Home - based, flexible working, with autonomy over how you manage your time on the road. A national role, spending real time on site with the people running the operation rather than sitting behind a desk in Head Office; Autonomy to shape how the finance-operations relationship works, rather than following an existing playbook; A seat at the table with senior operational leadership and direct exposure to the people making the decisions; A standalone role today, with genuine scope for growth. Both the role and the wider finance team will scale as the business continues to grow through acquisition; Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence operational performance, help shape a growing business and see the impact of your work every day, we d love to hear from you.
Jul 30, 2026
Full time
Are you a commercially minded finance partner who enjoys influencing decisions rather than simply reporting numbers? The Opportunity Athwal Resourcing is delighted to be supporting a national foodservice and distribution group to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to join its team as a true finance business partner supporting Operations. The business is part of a wider group turning over c.£300 million and growing fast through acquisition. This is a genuinely pivotal moment to join. The business is growing rapidly through acquisition and investing heavily in systems, people and infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. This isn t about maintaining an established finance business partnering function. It s about helping to build one. You ll have the opportunity to shape reporting, influence decision-making and create processes that will support the business for years to come. Reporting to the Finance Director, you ll work alongside the Operations Director as their trusted finance partner, providing insight, challenge and commercial support across the national operation. You ll spend time with the people behind the numbers, visiting sites, understanding operational challenges and building trusted relationships that help improve performance. The customer base is broad and resilient, giving real stability alongside the pace of change. This is an operational finance role with significant visibility and influence from day one. The Role As Finance Business Partner your key responsibilities include: Business Partnering: Partner the Operations Director and senior operational team, providing insight, support and constructive challenge that drives performance across multiple distribution sites. Performance Reporting: Own weekly and monthly operational reporting, KPIs, variance analysis and commentary. Take the numbers produced by the Management Accounts team down to site level for challenge and insight. Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute to rolling forecasts, quarterly reforecasts and the annual budget, working closely with operational teams using key operational metrics. Capital & Business Cases: Build business cases within a capital approval process, covering fleet, site and equipment investment from the ground up. New Business & Margin: Build a proper margin and standard cost model for new business quotes. Commercial Review: Getting involved in commercial customer reviews. Change & Integration: Support the integration of newly acquired and newly onboarded sites, helping build a repeatable approach as the business scales through acquisition. About You You ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or exceptionally qualified by experience with the right background. This should be gained in logistics, distribution or foodservice, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG or parcels-sector environment. You ll enjoy operating close to the operational front line and be confident challenging experienced, long-serving operators, earning trust through data and credibility rather than job title. You ll also bring: Experience gained in a closed-book operational environment; A track record of building business cases; Strong Excel and financial modelling skills (Power BI desirable), and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; A high level of commercial awareness and genuine comfort with fast-paced change; Good problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to simplify, not just report on, how things are done; The ability to travel to the sites and work independently, wherever in the UK you re based. Why Apply? It s an opportunity to join a fast-growing, values-led business at a genuinely pivotal point in its growth, where your contribution will be immediately visible and where you ll have real influence. In return, you ll enjoy: A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus car allowance + Benefits. Home - based, flexible working, with autonomy over how you manage your time on the road. A national role, spending real time on site with the people running the operation rather than sitting behind a desk in Head Office; Autonomy to shape how the finance-operations relationship works, rather than following an existing playbook; A seat at the table with senior operational leadership and direct exposure to the people making the decisions; A standalone role today, with genuine scope for growth. Both the role and the wider finance team will scale as the business continues to grow through acquisition; Interested? If you re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence operational performance, help shape a growing business and see the impact of your work every day, we d love to hear from you.
