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 .
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