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We are looking for a Management Accountant to join the Frontier team, based in the Cambridge area, on a permanent, full-time basis. We are open to hybrid options for this role, with the right candidate working 3 days on-site and 2 days from home.Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.You will be responsible for the accounting, reporting and financial control of two business divisions within Frontier alongside preparing the monthly VAT return and providing financial support to the department and operational managementThe BenefitsCompetitive salaryOpportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your careerEmployee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employeesLife Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Womens network groups.Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchersAbout YouQualified Accountant with a good level of working experience in accounting is essentialExperience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficialSkilled in Microsoft Office applications, in particular ExcelPossess an assured and professional manner, with good interpersonal skillsAble to build strong working relationships with a varied level of management across the businessExcellent attention to detailAble to direct and manage others to achieve personal and business objectivesAdaptable to the demands of a growing, diverse businessSelf-motivated and capable of working on own initiativeFocused on using skills, training and experience to the benefit of the customerWorking to put the customer at the heart of everything we doSelf-motivated and tenaciousFlexible approach to work and managing changing prioritiesAn effective team playerYour RoleAs a Management Accountant your role will involve:Being responsible for accounting, reporting and financial control of product lines within the business (to include monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, annual budget and forecasting processes plus any ad hoc product line support requirements)Preparing the monthly VAT returnProviding financial support to commercial management, working with the Commercial Finance Manager to ensure monthly reporting and group requirements are metDeveloping improved methods of reporting on all income and expenditure streams, providing insights for the business into the companys profitability)Actively contributing to the development of the department by identifying and implementing improved processes or controlsProviding support to business divisions by offering value added innovative solutions to support continual changing business needsProviding Support to the finance department by offering value added input to ongoing department developmentWorking closely with the commercial, admin and group finance functions, to ensure local alignment with all internal and external compliance requirementsGeneral support to financial administration functions, to include Invoice and payment approvalsAbout UsFrontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than 1.5 billion. With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.TPBN1_UKTJ