ABP Food Group is one of Europe's leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. Our Early Careers programme offers opportunities across all of our divisions including apprenticeships, graduate and industrial placement pathways.
ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nation's leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments -Find out more below about how to become part of team!
Looking to start a career in finance? Love numbers, have an eye for detail and interested in working towards completing your finance qualifications? Then this could be the opportunity for you!
Location: ABP Yetminster, near Yeovil, Dorset
Salary: £22,000 (incremental increases throughout the duration of the apprenticeship).
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Site Finance Manager.
Role Definition:
You will be working as part of the finance team to ensure the needs of the business are met by the delivery information in a timely and effective manner. You will be part of a fast paced, proactive team liaising with both managers at site level and at our Head Office to ensure all deadlines are met as well as improving efficiency and developing current processes. Alongside completing your role, you'll work towards completing your Level 3 AAT qualification which will help to give you the key knowledge, as well as developing the skills required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with the consolidation & analysis of daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting including control account reconciliations within agreed timescales for submission
* Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data relating to Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger. This may include unexpected requests, due to tight timescales.
* Assist in the preparation of KPI information on a weekly basis and ensure this is communicated to the relevant stakeholders
* Assist in the production of and provide accurate information and reports to managers as and when required.
* Build a close working relationship with the other members of the finance team and acquire a working knowledge of their roles
* Understand and support other roles in the department, purchase/sales ledger and payroll
* Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the finance function.
Personal Attributes:
* Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative to progress work.
* Good organisational skills
* Interpersonal skills and ability to build internal relationships.
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:
* Completion of GCSE, A-Level or T-Level studies, preferably with a math's bias
* A minimum of GCSE in English (Grade 4/C) and Math's (Grade 5/B) or above
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take direction.
* Ability to challenge others in a professional and constructive manner.
* Self-motivated with a positive outlook
* Focus on attention to detail and maintaining high standards.
* Computer literate including Microsoft Excel
* Must be 18 years old or over by September 2026.
Benefits at our ABP Yetminster site:
We offer a variety of benefits at our site which include:
* Free parking on site
* Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
* Prayer Room on site
* Monday to Friday working
* Group Life Assurance scheme
* Employee Assistance scheme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Mobile Phone discount
* Car leasing discount scheme
* Computer discount scheme
* Training and Development
* Pension scheme
Future Career Path Progression:
This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone for your career in finance. Successful completion opens pathways to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK. As you continue to grow, explore opportunities within finance across the group and have the opportunity to continue your education working towards a formal accountancy qualification. Join us on this journey and shape your future with ABP UK!