Group Accountant

Swindon, Wiltshire
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Goldcrest Labels have operated from our factory in Bicester for over 50 years. As an independent business, we pride ourselves on providing innovative, cost-effective solutions while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Our extensive warehouse facilities allow us to stock bespoke products for flexible delivery requirements. As well as holding a variety of base materials, we are also able to meet urgent requests.

As a result of our recent acquisitions in the Southwest, we are keen to ensure that best practices are maintained across all companies within our group. In total, there are three sites with separate accounts departments: Gloucester, Swindon, and Bicester.

Our company uses external accountants to produce monthly management information and statutory accounts. However, we are currently looking for a Group Accountant to oversee our three finance teams and work on specific projects.

A candidate for this position should be well organised, have a high level of attention to detail, and have the ability to travel.

In your new and varied role, you will:

Ensure best practice is maintained across group companies.

Design and maintain internal dashboards to drive efficiencies through the production facilities.

Manage group cashflows – including payment runs and credit control.

Monitoring of stock levels.

Drive changes to work practices including system changes to Xero/Dext.

Play a lead role in managing external stakeholders, such as lenders and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant, ideally with a background in production (printing), in addition to the following requirements:

CIMA qualification or PQ QBE

Excellent attention to detail

Knowledge of Xero and Sage

An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Planning and time management.

It is an excellent opportunity for someone who is willing to embrace our culture and progress in their career in accounting. The ideal candidate for this position will be forward-thinking and proactive with a genuine desire to contribute to the growth of the organisation.

Please send your CV and a cover letter if you are interested in securing this position within a unique firm.