Financial Accountant
Shape financial decisions at Muntons, managing cash flow, treasury and reporting while building your accounting expertise in a supportive global business.
Help shape the financial future of a global manufacturing business
At Muntons, we've been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the world's most recognised food and drink brands for over 100 years. From multinational manufacturers to independent craft brewers and distillers, our products are enjoyed across the globe every day. As a business committed to innovation, sustainability and long-term growth, we're now looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting our continued success.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to build their career within a complex and commercially focused business.
As Financial Accountant, you'll take ownership of cash flow forecasting and treasury activities, helping to ensure strong financial control across the organisation. You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to support foreign exchange management, intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, statutory reporting and continuous process improvement.
This role offers genuine variety, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to develop your technical accounting expertise within a supportive and experienced team.
What you'll be doing
Managing and improving medium and long-term cash flow forecasts
Monitoring liquidity and supporting treasury and borrowing activities
Supporting foreign exchange forecasting, hedging and reporting
Managing intercompany accounting and transfer pricing processes
Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining robust financial controls
Supporting year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation
Assisting with technical accounting research and FRS 102 reporting requirements
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive and analytical approach.
You'll ideally have:
Part-qualified or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA status
Experience in financial accounting, reporting and balance sheet control
Exposure to cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Knowledge of treasury, foreign exchange or financial instruments
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
The confidence to investigate issues, challenge assumptions and drive improvements
Experience within manufacturing, food and drink, agriculture or a similarly operational environment would be advantageous.
What we offer
In return, you'll receive:
Competitive salary, reviewed annually
Company pension contribution of 5%
Health Cash Plan with reward scheme
Life Assurance
Company profit-based bonus
Flexible working arrangements
myStaffShop membership and employee benefits platform.
Why Muntons?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful international business with ambitious sustainability goals and a reputation for quality, innovation and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise will make a real impact and where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career in a growing organisation.
Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? We'd love to hear from you.
- Department
- Finance Team
- Role
- Financial Accountant
- Location
- Stowmarket
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Salary
- £44,000 - £50,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time