Management Accountant
Full-time | Based at Burlescombe, Devon (EX16 7LL)
An Opportunity to Help Shape Our Next Stage of Growth
FW3 Group is an established and growing multi-channel distributor, brand owner, supplier and retailer, and we have ambitious growth plans for the next five years.
We are looking for a professional, positive and motivated Management Accountant to join our team and play an important role in helping us deliver those plans.
This is much more than a traditional accounts role. With four group companies, multiple sales channels and a diverse range of products, the position is broad, varied and hands-on. The successful candidate will work closely with the Leadership Team and Finance Manager, providing financial insight and support while helping to develop the systems, processes and controls needed to support the next phase of the company's growth.
As FW3 Group continues to expand, there will be genuine opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their role, increase remuneration, take on additional responsibility and progress their career with the business.
We are looking for someone who is ambitious, commercially minded and enjoys being part of a growing business — someone who doesn't simply want to report on what has happened, but wants to help us make the next five years happen.
About the FW3 Group:
FW3 Group is a multi-channel distributor, brand builder, supplier and retailer, operating across a diverse range of product markets, including:
- Garden Furniture
- Cleaning Products
- Commercial Electrical Products
- Commercial Washroom Products & Services
- Water Boilers & Chillers
- Pest Control
- Brewery
- Water Sports
Our growth strategy will see us continue to develop our existing businesses while expanding our sales channels, product ranges and customer base. The finance function will be central to making this happen, and this role will have an important part to play.
The Opportunity
The Management Accountant will have exposure to many areas of the business and will work closely with the leadership team. As well as managing core accounting responsibilities, you will help us improve the way we operate, introduce processes and systems to support growth, and provide the financial information needed to make good commercial decisions.
This would suit someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being involved in the wider business, rather than someone looking for a narrowly defined accounting position.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts for four group companies
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and monitor stock movements
- Prepare VAT returns, including transactions involving imports and exports
- Complete bank reconciliations for group companies as required
- Develop and implement systems and processes for new sales channels, OMP orders and projects
- Process the purchase ledger and prepare the monthly payment run
- Support credit control and credit-check new customers
- Reconcile Amazon fees, returns and other charges
- Reconcile Amazon FBA stock movements
- Support and provide cover for the processing of customer lease agreements
- Take responsibility for arranging shipping of import orders
- Provide holiday cover for members of the servicing and accounts teams
- Assist the Directors and Management Team with ad hoc financial and commercial projects
- Support the business as it delivers its five-year growth strategy, helping to develop the financial systems, processes and reporting required to scale successfully
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and financial control as the business grows
The Individual
We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the journey, not simply do a job.
You will be:
- Ambitious and keen to develop your career
- Commercially aware and interested in how a business operates
- Positive, professional and approachable
- A strong team player who is happy to get involved
- Organised, accurate and dependable
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
- Confident communicating with colleagues across different areas of the business
- Someone who enjoys a busy, varied environment and is willing to muck in when required
Most importantly, you will share our positive culture and core values and want to contribute to the continued success and growth of FW3 Group.
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:
- ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, qualified, or actively studying towards qualification
- Study support will be considered for the right candidate
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within a busy commercial environment
- A full UK driving licence is preferred
Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, as well as Word and Outlook
- Experience using accounting software; Sage 200 experience would be an advantage
- Excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy and strong numerical skills
- Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and consistently meet deadlines
- The ability to analyse financial information, identify discrepancies and resolve issues
- A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving
- Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different areas of the business
- A willingness to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities as the business grows
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join FW3 Group. We have clear and ambitious plans for the next five years, and this role will be an important part of delivering them.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to:
Have genuine influence on a growing business Work closely with the Director, Finance Manager and Leadership Team
Help build systems and processes for the next stage of growth Broaden your commercial and financial experience
Take on increasing responsibility as the company expands Develop your career within an established but entrepreneurial business
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, have your ideas heard and grow alongside the business, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tiverton EX16 7LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
