Finance - Temporary Management Accountant Job Sherborne area,England UK,Accounting

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK's leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

Competitive rates of pay
29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
Staff discounts
Life assurance benefit
Cycle to work Scheme
Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme - offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
Christmas vouchers
Eye-sight vouchers
Company pension scheme

Please note, this is a Temporary Management Accountant role FTC 9-12 months.

Job Title:

Management Accountant

Reports to (title):

Assistant Financial Controller

Department:

Finance

Business unit:

All

Prepared by:

Date:

September 2026

Main purpose of the role

To provide support to NVS in achieving its business objectives, through the production of the Monthly Management Accounts, Forecast and Budgets, ensuring accurate records are kept and Regulatory Requirements are adhered to.

Core role accountabilities

Ensure that Purchase Ledger Invoices are coded to the correct cost centres and nominal codes, and signed off in accordance to the relevant Mandates
Assist with Stock takes and recording movements across the sites
Maintain stock listings
Maintain the asset register, calculate depreciation and reconcile to the nominal
Create and process monthly journals that relate to the production of the accounts
Review daily & monthly Bank Reconciliations
Provide monthly control accounts and ensure relevant analysis and proof is created
Production of all VAT returns, EC Sales list and any other national statistical office returns for review
Prepare Budget and Forecast Information
Produce Account Analysis where required
Revaluation of Foreign Bank and Supplier accounts
Process month ends and month end reports within set deadlines
Maintain the exchange rates on the system
Production of the monthly management accounts
Production of year end information for the auditors
Production of the Tax packs and Consolidation packs
Analysis and posting of expenses and ensure correct approval
Reconciliation of Petty cash accounts across all sites
Other adhoc finance related duties when requested
Assist with the analysis of Imports paperwork
Preparation and posting of monthly accruals and prepayments
Provide cover for Sales and Purchase Ledger when required
Reconcile Intercompany balances on a monthly basis

Personal attributes

Must be ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification
Excellent excel skills
Methodical in approach
Driven and enthusiastic personality
Experience of supervising other team members
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Applicants should be aware that in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy we reserve the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

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