My job Job Title: Assistant Accountant - Central Finance Location: Rushmere Purpose of the Role The role is part of the team which is responsible for the accounting and financial control of Central/Head Office functions across Pilgrim's Europe. This will cover reporting, planning, and Business Partnering to support strong decision making and effective cost control. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of month end files Analyse data, investigating & reporting on anomalies Prepare monthly journals Support in budget & forecast process Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations Prepare weekly Engineering information Prepare I/C recharges Co-ordinate & Submit Quarterly Alcohol Duty submission Trend & report on GRNI position Investigate central GRNI liaising with stakeholders to close out Support when required system KPI preparation for business Support ad hoc business projects Ensure compliance with all SOX and standard internal controls as required Support external and internal audit processes Follow lean thinking principles and make suggestions for improvement so that better ways of doing jobs are identified and implemented Apply problem solving techniques to resolve problems and recommend improvements to maintain costs at a planned level Skills & Experience Required National Level 2 in numeracy and literacy A levels of equivalent (preferable mathematics, business studies) Why Join Us? Very competitive salary Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions. 33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase scheme Free will writing service Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Please note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options. The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership