Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team based in Bodmin. This is a key role within the business, supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and working closely with both finance colleagues and wider operational teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play an important part in strengthening financial control, improving cost visibility, and supporting commercial decision‑making across the business.

Hours of work: 09:00 – 17:00
Days of work: Monday to Friday
Location: This is a fully onsite role based at our Bodmin site
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications
Bonus: Performance‑related bonus scheme

Why Join Us?

Proper Cornish is a well‑established, proudly Cornish business based in Bodmin, specialising in high‑quality pasties and pastry products enjoyed by customers across the UK. With a history dating back to 1988, we employ around 300 colleagues and generate an annual turnover of approximately £37 million, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern food manufacturing.

As part of a growing group, we have recently joined IDAK (IDAK Food Group AG | IDAK) and benefit from the backing of a large private equity organisation, providing long‑term investment, stability, and support. The business is also preparing to introduce a brand‑new ERP system, and this role will play a key part in helping to shape and implement the new system, contributing to improved processes, data integrity, and enhanced financial reporting.

We offer a supportive working environment where you’ll have real influence, exposure across the business, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside a successful and expanding company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes

• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, margin analysis, and operational decision‑making

• Support timely management reporting and month‑end close activities

Costing & Operational Finance

• Maintain and update standard costs, labour, and overhead absorption rates

• Analyse production variances (yield, labour, materials, waste) and work closely with operational teams to improve cost performance

• Support NPD and Sales teams with product costings, pricing decisions, and margin modelling

Controls, Compliance & Improvement

• Provide oversight and support across purchase ledger activities, ensuring compliance with financial policies and audit requirements

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business

• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Company policies

Team Support

• Working within a small, friendly and hardworking team

• Support the development of colleagues where appropriate

• Undertake additional projects or activities as required to support business needs

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (this qualification is an essential requirement of the role)

• Post‑qualification experience within a manufacturing environment (food/FMCG preferred)

• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and operational finance

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience using Power BI

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Attributes We Value

• Strong organisational skills and commitment to accuracy and integrity

• Commercially minded with a proactive, problem‑solving approach

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable

• Team‑focused with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

• Aligned with our company values of Quality, Friendliness, Customer Focus, Honesty, and Passion

Even Better Bits! (Proper Perks)

• Company‑funded Health Cash Plan

• Death in Service plan

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Free use of spa & golf facilities in St Austell

• Excellent career development opportunities

• Employment anniversary cash awards

• £500 colleague referral bonuses

• Subsidised staff canteen

• Free pasties and pastries every day

• Huge discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes, and tarts

• Weekly free fruit

• Birthday voucher for the canteen

• Regular staff BBQs

• Monthly colleague treats

• Christmas celebrations and goodies

• Local business discounts

• Strong internal communication and colleague engagement initiatives

If you’re a qualified accountant with a positive, can‑do attitude and want to be part of a friendly, growing business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!

Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so early submission is encouraged.