About Thorogood Group
Thorogood Group is a dynamic and growing collective of businesses operating across the wholesale and distribution of fresh produce. Our portfolio includes S. Thorogood & Sons, Mushroom Man, Rushton's, and FERMARY — each with its own identity, customer base, and operational requirements, all underpinned by shared infrastructure and a commitment to quality, efficiency, and excellence.
This is an exciting time to join the Group. We are investing in our systems, processes, and people to support continued growth, and this newly created role sits at the heart of that ambition.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining the integrity of our financial records, and ensuring the business is audit-ready at all times. The successful candidate will work on a hybrid basis across our offices in Chelmsford and Battersea Power Station. The ideal candidate will bring a broad breadth of experience across finance departments, be confident working independently in a fast-paced environment, and have hands-on experience using Sage Intacct.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in the accounts, ensuring all issues are corrected ahead of the audit cycle.
- Manage the year-end close process and prepare all supporting schedules and documentation required for external audit.
- Liaise directly with external auditors, providing clear responses to queries and ensuring audit files are complete and well-organised.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring full control and accuracy.
- Produce variance analysis and commentary, comparing actuals to budget and prior periods.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial insight to assist business decision-making.
- Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset register and manage depreciation calculations.
- Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the wider finance function and provide cover and support where required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Demonstrable experience preparing management accounts end-to-end.
- Strong audit preparation experience, with the ability to produce clean, well-evidenced audit files.
- Proven track record of identifying and resolving accounting errors and discrepancies.
- Experience working across multiple areas of a finance department (AP, AR, payroll, reporting, etc.).
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with auditors and non-finance stakeholders alike.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Hands-on experience using Sage Intacct as the core accounting system.
Desirable
- Knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP.
- Experience in a multi-entity or group reporting environment.
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
What We Offer
- 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension or permanent opportunity.
- Hybrid working across our Chelmsford and Battersea Power Station offices.
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Experience:
- Sage Business Cloud: 1 year (required)
- ERP systems: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
