Assistant Management Accountant
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Kendal, Cumbria (Office Based)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am -4pm
About us:
We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award-winning brand Kendamil – the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British organic full cream milk, without the nasties.
Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 200 person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We’re proud to be a Queens’ Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2020.
We’re on an exciting path – join us!
The role:
As our international business continues to expand across North America and beyond, we are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Kendal Head Office.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, international manufacturing business, supporting our growing operations in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Reporting to the Finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our North American businesses. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting finance projects as the business continues to grow.
What you’ll be doing:
- Perform key balance sheet reconciliations, including stock, duties, purchase ledger and sales invoice accounts for Kendal Nutricare USA.
- Prepare and maintain accurate stock reconciliations and related accounting records.
- Provide holiday cover for the Kendal Nutricare Canada Accountant.
- Support the implementation of financial controls and accounting processes for the growing Kendal Nutricare Mexico business.
- Assist with the migration from QuickBooks Online to SAGE Intacct.
- Help ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance across international entities.
- Support month-end activities and other finance projects as required.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and controls.
What you’ll need:
We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical and enjoys working with financial data. You'll have excellent attention to detail and be confident working in a collaborative finance environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience performing account reconciliations.
- Experience accounting for stock and inventory.
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- AAT part-qualified, fully qualified, or currently studying towards CIMA or ACA.
Desirable
- Experience using SAGE Intacct.
- Knowledge of customs duties and import accounting.
- Experience working with US-based companies or international entities.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment would be advantageous.
What you’ll get from us:The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.
- 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) *pro rata
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to 5%
- Free health cash plan
- Free Gym Membership, after 12 months with no sickness absence
- Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, after 6 months of employment
- EAP Programme.
- Onsite canteen with Free healthy breakfast and subsidised food options
- Enhanced Maternity leave policy
- New parents enjoy up to £350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula)
- Free on-site parking
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Kendal LA9 6NF (preferred)
Work Location: In person
