Group Management Accountant

Westfalia Fruit

Group Management Accountant

£65000

Westfalia Fruit, St Leonard's Street, Tonbridge and Malling

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 785973d19a60436b93696f6ff6b74f16

Full Job Description

  • Oversee & manage the entire consolidation process for Westfalia Fruit International's global operations, ensuring adherence to IFRS.

  • Lead the Finnivo consolidation system, including template development, data integrity, and user training.

  • Prepare accurate & timely consolidated financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow).

  • Analyse consolidated data, identify trends & variances, and provide insightful commentary.

  • Partner with leadership to develop & maintain the 5-year financial plan and annual budget.

  • Conduct financial modelling & forecasting to assess strategic initiatives.

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS and other relevant financial reporting regulations.

  • Liaise with external auditors for a smooth annual audit process.

    Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

  • Prior experience in a group accounting role, with a strong track record in consolidation

  • Proven ability to analyse complex financial data and present findings in a clear and concise manner

  • Experience working in a multinational environment with multiple currencies is highly beneficial

  • Strong understanding of IFRS and relevant financial regulations

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Proactive, results-oriented, and with a strong work ethic and attention to detail


  • Desirable
  • Prior experience in the FMCG or fresh produce industry is a plus

    Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.


  • With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

    We're looking for a Group Management Accountant to join our Head Office team in Kings Hill, Kent

    we're seeking a talented Group Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in shaping Westfalia Fruit International's financial future.

    This is your chance to leverage your expertise in consolidation and financial analysis at a global scale. You'll lead the consolidation process for all Westfalia operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting that empowers strategic decision-making at the board level.

  • Hybrid working.

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

  • State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.

  • Free on-site parking.

  • Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.

  • Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.

  • Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.

  • Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.