Commercial Accountant

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About 2468 Group:

2468 Group is a leading workplace service provider specialising in refreshment services across the UK & Ireland. We offer a comprehensive range of products and services, including coffee, water, snacking, and washroom solutions. We also support our clients in designing and building modern breakroom spaces where employees can relax, recharge, and connect.

We are proud to be ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certified and have been recognised as a Deloitte Best Managed Company from 2018 to 2023. As one of the fastest-growing companies in our sector, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating value for our customers.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• In depth review of the monthly management accounts
• Revenue budget development & forecasting
• Commercial analysis & identify KPI’s for business managers
• Ensure clean & accurate data structure within Finance & Operational Software systems – Stock Management and Best Pricing
• Finance team support… Audit process & assist ad-hoc projects

The role & responsibilities will involve the following duties:

• In-depth commercial analysis of various cost & revenue centres
• Work in partnership with management team across the company to identify the root causes of revenue & cost variances and to provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders
• Identification of trends and forward-looking analysis to support executive decision making
• Establish and maintain key metrics to help provide insights into business performance
• Data driven financial performance reporting for “live” business updates across business
• Review and track CAPEX spend and ROI
• Develop and build annual budget and forecast models
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency of our financial processes and seek ways to add more value
• Support production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and a fully reconciled balance sheet
• Assist in audit processes, including responding to auditor enquiries and producing financial statements
• Assist in other ad-hoc projects

Knowledge, skills & experience: 

• ACA,CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
• 4 Years PQE+ preferred
• Excellent communicator
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability of working under pressure
• Strong IT skills
• A collaborative cross-functional work style
• Sage Intacct experience an advantage

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Exposure to strategic business initiatives and growth opportunities.
• Clear pathways for career development and progression.

If you’re looking for a role that offers challenge, growth, and the chance to shape the future of a fast-growing business, we’d love to hear from you.