Finance Manager

The Company Caterite Food & Wine service Limited is a leading food and drink wholesaler based in the Lake District delivering to customers in the North of England and Scotland. After 50 years of Food service, the company is entering a new chapter in its history, whilst staying true to the values and service which has guided its success so far. Caterite Food service and Grapevine Wine service are in an exciting period of transformational change with significant developments within its business since the company was acquired by METRO in 2024.

METRO is an international specialist in food wholesale, a partner of many small and mid-sized independent companies who have made it their goal to lift the food and hospitality sector to a new level and to take advantage of the unique opportunity that the comprehensive digitization of the industry presents both for our customers, who can transform their business for long-term prosperity, and for us.

Caterite has worked hard to establish an enviable reputation for supplying customers with top-quality goods exactly to order, all delivered at competitive prices as part of a fast, friendly and efficient service in which extra is standard. The role The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the accounts department, managing a team of six alongside supporting the Finance Director in reporting financial statistics both internally to the Board of Directors and to the wider group.

Key responsibilities Supervision of company bookkeeping Management of the accounts team Preparation of monthly management accounts for internal review by the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team Preparation of quarterly VAT returns Reporting of daily, weekly and monthly performance to the Group Reporting Team Assisting with preparation of annual budgets and forecasting as required by the Group Controlling Team Experience/Qualifications Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA to prove technical ability

Experience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous but would also suit a move from practice

Experience of team management Willingness and ability to be hands on within the accounts department

Experience of preparing management accounts and supporting schedules, including reconciling control accounts and bank reconciliations Understanding of International Reporting Standards alongside UK GAAP Benefits Discounted company shopping account 28 days holiday Company pension (Peoples Pension) Long service holiday award Loyalty award Free on-site parking Canteen facilities £500 refer-a-friend scheme

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday) Job Type: Full-time, in person