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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
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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