SG&A Management Accountant Manchester, England
Job description
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
SG&A Management Accountant
9 Month Fixed Term Contract
Manchester, M3 2BY - 2 days per week in the office
Tailored Salary pro rata + Benefits and Hybrid Working
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Joining Premier Foods, you will be part of a business that enriches lives by creating a welcoming culture, developing a variety of leading brands and nourishing the lives of our colleagues and communities.
We are striving to become carbon neutral by 2030, and we have ambitious growth plans over the next five years.
We’re passionate about people, which means you will have experiential learning, training and development opportunities throughout your journey here.
As a SG&A Management Accountant, you will be responsible for management of the SG&A cost centre and balance sheet reconciliations.
You will also be responsible for:
Accounting
Cost Centre Accounting for Premier Foods UK Commercial - General and Administration overheads
Detailed review of cost centres, ensuring correct transactions posted, investigating incorrect or unexpected costs and ensuring correct accounting treatment (accruals, prepayments, recharges)
Ensuring the accurate and timely reporting to cost centre managers, including insightful variance analysis, commentary, FTE/Headcount analysis, risks and opportunities
Budgeting and forecasting for SG&A costs in liaison with cost centre managers
Presenting consolidated UK Commercial performance to the UK Finance Director monthly and at each forecast
Ensure data in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) matches back to SAP and complete all necessary analysis and checks
Support embedding SAC with end users
Maintain up to date full year forecast by working with and challenging cost centre managers Support both internal and external auditors’ requests.
Process Improvement Pro-actively identify, research and recommend improvements to systems and processes within the team to ensure efficient and effective business operations. Testing and implementation of changes once approved
Control & Compliance Complete all Balance Sheet reconciliations on time and in compliance with agreed standards Operation of all controls are implemented and process and procedures are compliant with legal and audit requirements
Do You Offer…?
At least two years experience of working in a similar cost centre management role CIMA/ACCA Finalist/Newly qualified or equivalent in experience High level accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in regard to data validation and data entry Strong Excel skills (use of pivot tables, lookups, IF functions)
Premier Foods is passionate about enriching the lives of both our people and our communities. We’re a diverse and progressive team that embraces empowerment, inclusivity, and learning.
Our hybrid working structure offers the flexibility of homeworking and the team/social benefits of being in the office two days per week. We’re based in central Manchester (Deansgate), with excellent transport links. Our office site is modern and, crucially, free breakfast, tea and coffee in the office, and an on-site coffee and snack bar.
Everything’s Premier, Including the Perks…
Company laptop
25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays on top
Contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5%), complete with life assurance
Modern office location and facilities – breakout rooms and space for meaningful collaboration!
Employee Assistance Programme – help with legal advice, financial planning, and counselling support
