Trainee Management Accountant

Job Description

Fresh Direct – A Sysco Company, are now recruiting a Trainee Management Accountant to join the Central Finance team on a full time, permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is a key role that will be responsible for the Fixed Assets, Assets Under Construction, Leasing and Dilapidations accounting for Fresh Direct. The role also holds responsibility for monitoring Intercompany recharges between Fresh Direct and other Sysco GB operating companies to ensure these are reconciled on a monthly basis. There will be a focus on execution and continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting whilst providing insight and adding value across the team.

Sysco has an exciting 5-year growth strategy plan involving some large-scale transformation programmes and projects, so this is a perfect role and business for someone who enjoys working with senior stakeholders whilst also looking to gain exposure and experience in a commercial finance setting.

This role is offering a hybrid working contract, working 1-2 days per week in our Ashford, Kent office for Team Collaboration, so you must be in a commutable distance

Key Accountabilities;

• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register for Fresh Direct including monthly additions, transfers and disposals, and posting monthly depreciation charges within Prophet
• Running the quarterly Fixed Asset Verification process, working closely with business stakeholders to verify the existence of assets and their remaining Useful Economic Life
• Monitoring the Assets Under Construction, liaising with business stakeholders to identify completion points when an identifiable asset can be recognised and capitalised
• Journaling and reconciling monthly lease charges provided by the Group Finance team
• Calculating, journaling and reconciling the dilapidations provisions for the Fresh Direct sites
• Monthly monitoring of Fresh Direct intercompany recharges with other Sysco GB operating companies, and reconciling with counter parts to ensure these are aligned
• Reporting into Group Consolidation System (BPC)
• Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations via Cadency Trintech tool
• External & Internal Audit support
• Annual Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax support
• Ad hoc project support in a Transformational environment

You:

You will be either; AAT Level 4 qualified; part qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA); or hold a Finance/ Accounting degree or equivalent, looking to start studying or continue studying towards your CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification using our apprenticeship scheme.

We are looking for someone who holds strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand and interpret complex information. You will have strong communication skills with colleagues at all levels and be able to clearly explain financial matters to colleagues across the business. Excellent attention to detail is required as well as the ability to identify resolutions to issues that arise. Experience with fixed assets and month end reconciliations is preferred. Flexibility to travel to Ashford, Kent each month is essential.

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working contract
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through our colleague benefit scheme, Sysco Perks.
• Incentives and Recognition awards for exceptional and long service
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Fresh Direct

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, at Fresh Direct we are dedicated to making life as easy and efficient for the chefs, cooks and caterers we serve across the country. We are the leading specialist supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy across Great Britain, bringing the best of the seasons to chefs’ menus.