Financial Accountant
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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our team. This role will be part of the finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Ensure accurate general ledger postings and maintain robust internal controls
- Lead cash flow forecasting and management, ensuring optimal liquidity
- Oversee financial insights and recommendations to senior management
- Support audits, liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Promote data-driven decision-making by integrating BI tools into daily financial processes
- Lead and mentor a small finance team, fostering professional development
- Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations
Qualifications & Skills
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
- Solid understanding of accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS)
- Exposure to group consolidations or multi-entity reporting
- SAP preferred experience – must be comfortable with financial modules and reporting
- Comfortable using and interpreting reports in BI systems (Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools)
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Team management experience – ability to mentor and lead finance staff
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across departments and senior stakeholders
Company Overview
At Trewithen Dairy, we’re proud of our county, our past and the generations who brought us here, but the future is our inspiration. We transform 150 million litres of the highest quality milk into the most delicious dairy products using natural ingredients. “Delicious Dairy. Done Right.”
Our commitment to excellence and sustainability fuels our ambition to not just lead but transform the dairy industry. Supported by 250 passionate staff and 35 local family farms, we champion a thriving, forward-looking workplace that fosters growth, innovation, and celebrates our award-winning products.
What We Offer
- A creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive team that is committed to achieving excellence and delivering outstanding results.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Free award-winning products, you’ll never run out of milk and clotted cream again.
- Company events, including a company BBQ cooked by the senior team, throughout spring and summer.
- Local discounted gym membership at Snap Fitness.
Looking for a job with us?
Don’t have everything mentioned on the job spec? Don’t worry we understand it’s difficult to tick all the boxes. We are keen to hear your experiences and how we could work together. Attitude and willingness to learn are the most important!