Management Accountant - Volcano Coffee Works : Job Details

Location: Brixton, London

Contract: Permanent, On-site, Full-Time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) Bonus Benefits

Start Date: Immediately

About us

Full Steam Espresso is one of London’s leading small batch coffee roasters. We are predominately a wholesale business, supplying some of London’s top restaurants and cafes. We believe in environmentally sustainable and ethically traded coffee, and work with partners all over the world who actively engage community-based improvements. Our ethical trading principles ensure that our successes benefit the entire supply chain and beyond, from direct initiatives at origin to local communities here in the UK. We believe that coffee is a force for good!

Our values

We are coffee enthusiasts, with a passionate for all things coffee, our people, and our clients. Our core values underpin not only who we are but also the way that we operate:

1. Be straight up

Be honest in our interactions and stand for what we believe.

2. Be invested

Own the final result not just your inputs and invest rather than transact in relationships.

3. Be fair and fearless

Award opportunity based on merit and seized, seek, and create opportunity.

Role overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Management Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial management principles. This role is crucial in supporting the financial health of our organisation through effective budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The Management Accountant will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial data is maintained and utilised for strategic decision-making.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing and reviewing the FSE management accounts, ensuring its accuracy and completeness in a timely manner, providing a variance analysis commentary of performance.
• In charge of month end process and journal postings (Stock, accruals, prepayments etc.)
• Responsible for reconciling the balance sheet accounts before month end close as per the ownership matrix and reviewing the balance sheet reconciliations of the junior team (reviewing Bank rec, Aged debtors, VAT returns etc.)
• Assist in monthly stock takes within Warehouse Operations to monitor and understand stock movements effectively.
• Responsible for reconciling the sales against the relevant systems to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for managing the weekly payment run, cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Supporting the business in the forecasting and budgeting process.
• Reviewing Management Pack and highlighting overhead spend with SLT and Exec Teams.
• Support the Finance Director with financial analysis
• Providing weekly and monthly sales analysis to help the Commercial Team evaluate and enhance their performance
• Lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the Finance Director in implementing and improving the usage of new and existing systems to improve efficiency
• Develop, maintain and administer financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in processes and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements, including tax and audit regulations.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, ensuring clear communication and implementation of financial impacts
• Mentor the Finance Team, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all financial data.

Qualifications / Experience required:

• Finalist (actively studying) or Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA) preferred.
• Experience in producing management pack with commentary and complete balance sheet.
• Advanced experience in Xero and Excel.
• Proven experience in stock control, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, reconciliation, reporting and loss prevention
• Preferably with prior experience within the FMCG or hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with commercial and operations and leading a junior team.
• Ability to support and adapt to evolving business needs, embracing challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to take initiative and lead teams effectively