Accountant

About Gower View Foods Limited

Gower View Foods Limited is a fast-growing butter and yellow fats producer with an expanding presence in the UK food sector. As we scale production, diversify our product lines, and strengthen our national distribution, we are building a finance team that can support and accelerate this growth. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a business on the rise and play a meaningful part in shaping its future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a forward-thinking Accountant who wants more than a routine finance job. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow with the company, broaden their responsibilities, and eventually progress into senior finance leadership.

As a key member of our team, you will help refine our financial systems, support strategic decision-making, and influence processes across production, sales, and supply chain. You will join the company at an exciting stage of its development where your ideas, initiative, and ambition can genuinely make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements that support informed growth decisions.
• Maintain and improve general ledger processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, financial risks, and investment opportunities as the business expands.
• Produce management accounts with performance insights and improvement recommendations.

Costing & Inventory Control

• Develop and enhance costing models across all areas of the business.
• Analyse raw material costs, yields, and production efficiencies to support scaling operations.
• Lead stock valuation projects as we grow our product range and storage capacity.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee supplier and customer transaction flows to support increased production volumes.
• Improve credit control processes and help shape policies for a growing customer base.

Compliance & Audit

• Strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks as the business grows.
• Manage VAT returns, payroll journals, and statutory filings with increasing autonomy.
• Build strong relationships with auditors and be the first point of contact for this.

Business Support & Growth Projects

• Play an active role in budgeting, financial forecasting, and scenario modelling.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as product development, equipment investment, and process automation.
• Work closely with operations, sales, and procurement to align finance with business expansion goals.
• Gain an understanding with a view to leading the R&D claim process.
• Assist with Grant opportunities, applications and other administration.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Part-qualified or fully qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience as an Accountant, ideally in manufacturing, FMCG, or the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and VAT requirements.
• Skilled with accounting software (e.g., Sage line 50) and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.
• Ambition to grow, take on more responsibility, and develop professionally.

Desirable

• Cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Understanding of food and FMCG compliance standards.

What This Role Offers

• Exceptional growth potential with opportunities to step into a Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, or Commercial Finance role as the business continues to expand.
• Direct influence on building financial processes, reporting frameworks, and best practices.
• A seat at the table in strategic discussions as the company scales operations and explores new product lines.
• Professional development support, including study support and exposure to cross-functional projects.
• A dynamic environment where your ideas are valued and implemented quickly.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with room to grow as responsibilities increase.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person