Commercial Accountant

Sandford, England, United Kingdom

6/27/2024

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):

• 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:

• 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.

Management Accounts (Thatchers Railway Inn Ltd):

• 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.

Other Duties:

• 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.

About You 

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 

What Skills do I Need?

• 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

What are we Looking for?

• Demonstrable experience of delivering system improvements, producing accurate and

detailed reports on time to tight deadlines

• 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

If you're looking to take the next step in your career with Thatchers, apply now!