The Role
We are currently seeking a detail-focused and proactive Assistant Management Accountant to join our site finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. Supporting the Plant Lead, Finance, this role is integral in delivering strong financial control through monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and continuous improvement reporting.
If you're experienced in period-end accounting, confident with data and systems, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading food manufacturing site.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be a reliable and well-organised finance professional with a strong understanding of financial processes and a collaborative mindset.
Essential:
* Experience in period-end accounting, including accruals and prepayments
* Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
* Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with data
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Ability to explain financial information clearly and concisely
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Team player with a flexible and proactive approach
Desirable:
* Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG finance environment
Why Sofina Foods?
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a high-performing, values-led finance team
* Competitive salary and company benefits
* Online benefits hub
* Life insurance & company pension
* On-site parking and canteen
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Opportunity to develop and broaden your finance experience within a supportive environment
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Role
As Assistant Management Accountant, you will:
* Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, purchase order reallocations, reconciliations, trial balance review, and preparation of overhead, capex, and utilities reports
* Produce timely and accurate financial reporting, including weekly updates on stock, raw material and PPE spend, and labour reconciliation (internal and third party)
* Maintain strong financial controls through balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow forecasting for capex
* Conduct data accuracy checks on stock production dates and assist with yield reporting cover during absences
* Partner with Central Finance and the Centre of Excellence to drive down parked invoices and DMS cases
* Prepare the Plant Finance CI reporting pack and respond to audit queries as required
* Provide cross-functional finance support across the site as needed
Summary
Join our Finance team and play a critical role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting at site level. #J-18808-Ljbffr