Management Accountant

Who we are… 

At Odysea, we are passionate about bringing the authentic flavours of the Mediterranean to the UK. Since 1991, we’ve been working closely with local producers to source the finest ingredients, ensuring that every product we offer reflects our rich culinary traditions. Our range includes multi-award-winning products that embody our unwavering commitment to quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted brand, renowned for our dedication to excellence and innovation.

Our success has been driven by our deep-rooted ambition to share the true taste of the Mediterranean with a wider audience. We believe that slow food is the necessary antidote to the restlessness of modern life – it brings people together, sparks conversation, creates new traditions, and tells new stories. For us, life revolves around the kitchen table and we strive to reflect this in every product we create. It’s simple: we only sell food that we would happily share with our own family.  Embracing both tradition and innovation, we offer products that are as timeless as they are exciting.

Join our team and help us continue our journey, as we build on our success and push forward with even greater ambition to share exceptional Mediterranean food with the world.

What We’re Looking For…

We are seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to lead daily financial operations, drive month-end reporting, and improve systems and procedures. The role offers team leadership responsibility within a fast-paced finance function, with a particular emphasis on compliance, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.

This role would be ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has some experience supervising a small team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in month-end close, financial reporting, and systems development, with a sharp eye for process improvement and compliance. They will be naturally detail-oriented, highly organised, and confident in managing competing deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key, as this role involves cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, and the ability to influence continuous improvement. Someone who takes ownership, enjoys problem-solving, and brings a mindset of accountability and progress will succeed and grow in this position.

Based in Leyton, London (UK) and working from the office full time, this role will be working closely will report into the Financial Controller. If you're dedicated, proactive, and excited about working with a leading brand in the food industry, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role..

Daily Operations

• Manage journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitor daily bank activity, cash flow reporting, and payment processing
• Resolve transaction discrepancies and oversee ledger integrity
  
  

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead a disciplined month-end close process, establishing clear internal deadlines and accountability
• Prepare and review all financial journals, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments
• Perform detailed variance analysis and produce commentary for reporting packs
• Compile board-level reporting materials with meaningful KPIs and insights
• Review and refine month-end workflows to reduce turnaround times and improve accuracy
  
  

Systems & Procedures Improvement

• Evaluate current financial processes and identify opportunities for efficiency
• Lead the development and documentation of SOPs for key accounting procedures
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement system enhancements or automation initiatives
• Support ERP and finance system upgrades through testing and rollout planning
• Promote process ownership and continuous learning across the team
  
  

Internal Audits & Controls

• Coordinate internal audit schedules and provide requested documentation and walkthroughs
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure readiness for audits
• Conduct periodic compliance checks across statutory filings
• Manage RAM workflows and documentation standards for audit tracking
  
  

EPR Compliance

• Oversee data collection and timely reporting of Extended Producer Responsibility obligations
• Ensure consistent data management across products, packaging profiles, and supplier declarations
• Liaise with procurement and logistics to support regulatory updates
  
  

Team Leadership

• Supervise a team of 2 finance driven staff with clear task allocation and expectations
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and training sessions
• Promote a collaborative culture focused on accountability and improvement
  
  

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist)
• Proven experience in management accounting, month-end, and systems development
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. IQ by intact preferred) and advanced Excel
• Experience managing a team within a deadline-driven environment
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple tasks.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension
• BUPA Healthcare
• Employee Discounts on products
• Training and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel card loan