Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities The Opportunity We are seeking an Assistant Group Accountant to join our Group Finance team on a 6 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a large, forward-thinking organisation with a full agenda for change. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Reporting and Control, you’ll play a key role in both financial reporting and strategic analysis. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing quarterly financial consolidation and management information packs. Assisting with year-end consolidation and statutory accounts. Supporting the development of insightful metrics to drive business performance. Preparing weekly cash flow forecasts and supporting Group Treasury. Monthly reporting to the Group Executive Board and Holdings Board. Collaborating with Business Finance Managers to drive improvements across the group. The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Be ACA or ACCA qualified. Have experience with FRS102 and statutory accounts preparation. Be confident in preparing and reviewing cash flow forecasts and financial accounts. Demonstrate strong Excel skills (IRIS or TM1 knowledge is a plus). Be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across the Group. We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us! We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.