Role:

At Bobby's, we're one of the UK's leading direct-to-store snack suppliers, delivering a £95 million range of sweets, cakes and savoury snacks to convenience stores across the country. Every day, our iconic vans head out loaded with the nation's favourite treats, making sure shelves stay full and snack emergencies are avoided.

Of course, none of that happens by magic (although our depot teams do perform miracles before most people have had their first coffee), it's all thanks to our brilliant Sales team out on the road and the fantastic colleagues behind the scenes who keep everything running like a well-stocked sweet shop.

We're looking for people who bring energy, fresh ideas and a can-do attitude. Whether you're supporting our customers, driving innovation or helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, you'll play a starring role in making the magic happen. If you've got a passion for people and a knack for getting stuck in, you'll fit in like the last sweet in the pick 'n' mix.

We believe great people deserve great rewards too, with competitive salaries, brilliant benefits and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career. Because when our people thrive, everybody gets a treat.

So, if you're ready to stick with something sweeter, unwrap your potential and join a business where your ideas matter, your contribution is valued and every day brings something new, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an interim Management Accountant to come and join us to cover a period of maternity leave (approx 9 months).

The main responsibility of the role will be to ensure the production of accurate and timely Management Accounts for the Bobby’s business unit, joining our group finance team who work across both Bobbys Foods and our sister company World of Sweets.

The role would suit someone looking for circa 30-35 hours a week worked over 5 days Monday – Friday. A couple of these days could be worked from home with the remaining time spent with the team in Loughborough.

The salary quoted is the full time equivalent so will be pro rata'd depending on the hours worked

The role will be based at our Head Office in Loughborough however you will be required to travel to Bromsgrove for a week or so when you first start for a full and detailed handover. Please ensure you are happy with this if you apply. From thereon in there may be very occasional travel to Bromsgrove.

Your typical working day will include:

• Prepare 4-weekly Management Accounts
• Support year-end procedures and external audit preparation
• Prepare and post wage journals
• Closing ledgers within Sage at period end
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across all depots
• Complete RTI, VAT, PSA and PAYE submissions, liaising with HMRC where required
• Raise and process Head Office sales invoices
• Process recharges to Group companies accurately and efficiently
• Manage credit control activities to support cash flow and minimise aged debt
• Carry out financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making
• Monitor and support departmental budget control
• Assist with ad hoc requests from Group Finance and the Finance Manager

(NB: This is not an exhaustive list)

Ideal Candidate:

We really need someone who:

• has strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• has the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• has experience in producing management accounts and who can come in and pick things up quickly knows their way around Excel (our team use lots of look ups for example)
• ideally has used Sage 200 before
• can travel to Bromsgrove initially for a week for a handover but then following this up with an odd day there if needed (travel expenses will be reimbursed)

Benefits:

• Salary - £30-40k FTE (salary will be pro-rata depending on the hours worked)
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Hybrid working

We're big believers that a great team deserves great rewards. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you both in and out of work, including:
• A company pension and life assurance
• Two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family, giving you access to free GP appointments, mental health support, and expert advice whenever you need it
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts with a wide range of retailers, gyms, and leisure providers
• Paid volunteering days
• Ongoing learning and development, including regular in-house training on topics that matter, from mental health and wellbeing to menopause awareness
• The opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships, to help you grow your career

Most importantly, you'll be joining a friendly team where everyone plays a part and no two days are ever the same.

Everyone's welcome!

At Bobby's Foods, we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marital or civil partnership status.

If you've got the passion, we'll provide the opportunity. So, if this role sounds like your sweet spot, we'd love to hear from you.

No agencies thank you.

If you would like to become part of a successful UK brand and like the idea of developing relationships with retailers in the community every day, you can apply by sending us your CV quoting ref. Management Accountant (Interim).