Management Accountant The Garlic Farm

Newchurch, United Kingdom

Job Description



Job Posted: 17 November 2023 Contract Term: Permanent Location: Newchurch , Isle of Wight Contract Type: Part time Salary: Competitive based on experience. Please provide salary expectations in your covering letter. Industries: Accounting Banking & Financial Closing Date: Friday 8th December
Job Start Date: January 2024
Management Accountant -The Garlic Farm (IOW) Limited
The Garlic Farm in Newchurch is a popular Island food business with very active ecommerce and wholesale departments, selling our garlic products to customers all over the UK. Our small team is friendly, welcoming, committed, and hard-working. Our ethos as a business is to generate a \xe2\x80\x98net positive\xe2\x80\x99 outcome across all our core values. For this reason, we have certified all the farmland we own as organic with the Soil Association and engage in farming practices that aim to leave our land and environment in better condition than when we found it. We are focused on long term goals, sustainable growth, being a great place to work and an educational place to visit. We are proud to have become a Certified B Corporation this year after 5 years of working towards it\xe2\x80\x93 a certification which is awarded to companies proven to meet high standards of social and environmental impact. We are now seeking a Management Accountant to join our team The position is for 4 days a week (28 hours in total) within our main office which is located a short distance from The Garlic Farm\xe2\x80\x99s main site. As Management Accountant, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be an integral part of our Finance Team, assisting supervising a small finance team and reporting to the Finance Controller. Reflecting strong business growth in the last few years, it is a busy department and is responsible for the accounting for a number of different Group business entities. Responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Overseeing the 2 company payrolls
  • Overseeing the fortnightly supplier runs
  • Preparing and posting monthly journals in Sage/ Finance Systems
  • Assisting with the monthly management accounts for the Group
  • Assisting with the Financial Reporting for the Group
  • Supervising the quarterly VAT returns for the Group
  • Co-ordinating Stock Control on different sites with relevant location managers
  • Assisting with a number of new projects including implementation of a new Finance System
  • Assisting with any other adhoc financial info requests
Experience and skills needed:
  • AAT qualified and/or part qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
  • Detailed knowledge of Sage 50 essential and some knowledge of Xero and other financial systems would be useful
  • Advanced Excel Skills for preparation of excel based management reporting and support of other team members
  • General good IT skills to understand other packages used in the business
  • Experienced and conscientious individual
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Team player, used to supervising and supporting other team members
As a Garlic Farm Employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Staff discount at our shop & restaurant
  • Pension Scheme
  • Discretionary Healthcare Cashback scheme \xe2\x80\x93 after 6 months employment
  • Discretionary Group Accident Insurance
  • Various additional benefits available
Please indicate your salary expectations with on your application letter. Deadline for Applications is Friday 8th December although if we receive enough suitable applicants we may close the vacancy early. If you think you tick all the boxes and you would like to become part of our Garlic Farm family, we would love to hear from you! To apply please respond to this advert, through IW Jobs, ensuring you include a CV and covering letter, telling us a little bit about yourself and why you think you\xe2\x80\x99d suit this role. If you do not include a CV, your application will not be considered. The Garlic Farm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. PLEASE NOTE: Due to our location not being on a public transport route, having your own transport will be essential for this position.

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  • Job Id
    JD3012155
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Newchurch, United Kingdom
  • Education
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