Management Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Introducción del empleo

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join the Financial Control team on a Fixed Term Contract in the UK Owned Distribution Company (ODC) based in Hook. This business unit is responsible for bringing our iconic brands to the UK market and we are looking for someone to fill this position managing our overhead costs and working across a range of key controls.

Responsabilidad del cargo

This is the lead finance role for the UK ODC’s overheads working with budget holders to proactively manage the cost base and give robust inputs into business planning and reporting processes. 

The role plays a key role in controls and compliance including cross functional operational excellence reporting and controls self-assessment. This requires a good understanding of processes across the ODC and ability to constructively challenge compliance issues and work to improve control deficiencies.

The role covers a range of core accounting activities including balance sheet reconciliations, manual payments, duty controls, ONS returns and providing cover for the wider team.

There will also be opportunity to support on improvement and business change initiatives.

Nuestro candidato ideal

We are seeking a part-qualified accountant who can work independently to deliver to deadlines. You should have good communication skills being able to work effectively across the UK ODC and with group finance. You should be confident in communicating with senior leaders both from an overheads business partnering perspective and when raising compliance concerns.

Qué podemos ofrecerte?

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

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We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.

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