Commercial Accountant

About the role

We are now excited to offer an opportunity to join our Commercial Finance team within the Bidfood Wholesale Division. This is a dynamic and varied role, where you will act as a Finance Business Partner to depot leadership teams, playing a key role in driving commercial performance.

Reporting to the Financial Controller \- Bidfood, this is a highly visible position at the heart of the business. You will support decision\-making through insightful financial analysis, robust reporting, and constructive challenge, helping to shape and influence business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of accurate and timely period\-end accounts


• Conduct regular financial reviews with operational and sales teams


• Identify opportunities to enhance margin and profitability


• Ensure contract tenders are financially sound and commercially robust


• Prepare budgets and forecasts in line with company accounting policies


• Deliver insightful sales and cost analysis to support decision\-making


• Assist with the reconciliation of customer rebate payments against contractual terms


• Support the development of operational and finance graduates during their rotations within the department

• Part\-qualified and studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)


• Holds a relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant subject


• Previous experience in a finance role is desirable


• Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with both finance and non\-finance stakeholders


• Commercially aware, with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly


• Proactive and self\-motivated, with a drive to deliver value\-adding improvements


• Comfortable working in a fast\-paced, evolving business environment


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with Word and PowerPoint skills also essential


• Experience with Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential

• Full UK driving licence, as travel to depots will be required

About us

Our journey began back in 1929\. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more


• A pension \- contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).


• Life cover that you can increase.


• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.


• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.


• Get paid as you earn \- access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.


• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward\-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us \- and you really can come as you are!

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