Senior Management Accountant

Company Description

Job Description

Kent Frozen Foods (part of the Sysco Group) have an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the KFF Finance Team as a Senior Management Accountant.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a key role that will be the primary financial controls contact for a variety of different stakeholders across the entire business. You will focus on execution and continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting whilst providing insight and adding value across the team. A key role to ensure all data is accurate for month end reporting.

Sysco has an exciting 5-year growth strategy plan involving some large-scale transformation programmes and projects, so this is a perfect role and business for someone who enjoys working with senior stakeholders whilst also looking to gain exposure and experience in a commercial setting.

This is a hybrid working role, split between working from home and working from the Aylesford, Kent office.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To ensure key controls are operating effectively across our finance processes, in particular the integrity of our ERP (Chorus) reporting and reconciliations across our system landscape.
• Support the month-end close process ensuring results are delivered in line with agreed timeframes and the process is well controlled and efficient, including submission of financial reporting to Sysco Group.
• Ownership and review of the month end intercompany accounting.
• Own the balance sheet monthly reconciliation and review process.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the chart of accounts, including the correct set up of new GL accounts as well as month end timetable and ledger controls.
• Support the external and internal audit processes, ensuring work is delivered on a timely basis.
• Support the compliance with UK and US regulation and reporting, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Support the implementation of business simplification and continuous improvement of the financial control environment.
• Support the Finance Managerwith cross functional projects to deliver systems and process improvements, ensuring a robust platform for the future.

You'll be qualified in CIMA, ACA, ACCA, working in a Finance role looking to take the next step in your career. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and commercial environment with strong communication and stakeholder manager skills across all levels. An expert at engaging and motivating others to meet their objectives. You will be an analytical thinker applying logical and methodical approaches to problem solving. This role will suit someone who is able to think outside the box, confident to push back and challenge the status quo where required. A high level of competency in Financial and Management Accounting is essential. Management experience is desirable.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, company car scheme/cash allowance, attractive pension scheme, hybrid working agreement, private medical cover, flexible lifestyle benefits package and discount across the full range of our award-winning food!

Qualifications

Additional Information

At kff everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.