Commercial Accountant
Company
Location
Winscombe, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/29/2024
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Description
Who are Thatchers Cider?
Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.
We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.
What Will I be Doing?
As a Commercial Accountant, you will establish a strong relationship with the company’s Finance & Sales departments, providing those departments with high quality, robust sales-based financial information, support and expertise. As a key member of the Finance team you will also be expected to assist in implementing the Company’s strategy to ensure the sustained, profitable growth of the organisation.
Specific duties include:
Commercial Accounts (Thatchers Cider Ltd):
The Thatchers team is action-orientated, adaptable and resourceful with high levels of resilience to compete in an exciting yet competitive marketplace. We work hard and, together, we achieve great things. We have a desire to learn, a thirst for knowledge and a passion for quality cider that customers enjoy across the world.
Personal Qualities:
Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.
We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.
What Will I be Doing?
As a Commercial Accountant, you will establish a strong relationship with the company’s Finance & Sales departments, providing those departments with high quality, robust sales-based financial information, support and expertise. As a key member of the Finance team you will also be expected to assist in implementing the Company’s strategy to ensure the sustained, profitable growth of the organisation.
Specific duties include:
Commercial Accounts (Thatchers Cider Ltd):
- Analysis of Profitability (RAG Report).
- Analysis of sales for Brand and Package Format (Sales Reports).
- Reconciliation of retro invoices.
- Calculation and review of monthly Retro, Customer Support and Cellar Service accruals.
- Regular review with Sales team to ensure profitability and suitability of Retro & Customer Support accruals.
- Data Analysis Support to the Sales Director & Senior Managers.
- Pricing updates (annual & duty-related) & promotional entry onto Nav.
- Pricing of Export proforma invoices.
- Control of all pricing (regular and ad-hoc) to ensure profitability maintained.
- Promotional controls to ensure compliance.
- Production of management accounts and supporting schedules.
- Review core transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance, AP, AR, Cashbook etc.
- Analytical review for presentation to the Finance Director.
- Production of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Reconciliation of group intercompany accounts.
- Calculate and submit monthly alcohol duty return to HMRC.
- Assist in the Budget production and review process.
- Cover for calculation of all product standard costings.
- Assist in audit planning and production of audit schedules.
- Key point of contact for external auditors.
- Collate and provide accurate information as necessary in order to aid sound decision making.
- Loading of BACS payments & deductions from AP/AR.
- Raising of statutory payments as advised, Duty, VAT, Corporation Tax etc.
The Thatchers team is action-orientated, adaptable and resourceful with high levels of resilience to compete in an exciting yet competitive marketplace. We work hard and, together, we achieve great things. We have a desire to learn, a thirst for knowledge and a passion for quality cider that customers enjoy across the world.
Personal Qualities:
- A ‘can-do’ proactive attitude and problem solver
- Forward thinking, commercially astute accountant, focused on results with integrated
- ‘end to end’ thinking
- Determination, drive and focused on results
- Good attention to detail
- Works well under pressure and in a busy environment
- Flexible and adaptable to change – we’re a growing company
- Ability to communicate effectively with others (internal or external to the business).
- A motivated self-starter
- Have a full UK driving license
- ACCA/CIMA qualification
- Relevant budgeting, forecasting experience
- Previous experience of preparing management accounts for a similar sized business
- Ability to develop and cement relationships quickly and effectively
- Computer literate in Microsoft programs (i.e. Word and Excel)
- Sound knowledge of accounting standards
- Demonstrable experience of delivering system improvements, producing accurate and
- People management experience
- Experience of coaching and/or mentoring junior team members
- Experience of budget setting, budget comparison and forecasting
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics & Power BI
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