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Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for providing a high quality, professional and responsive first class Accounting Service delivering effectively to Business partners across the Agri Poultry Business Unit in accordance with financial regulations, Group policies, procedures and best practice.
Key Responsibilities Preparation and timely reporting of weekly and monthly management accounts
P&L Reporting including variances against standard and budget
Monthly balance sheet reconciliation
Monthly SOX compliance
Reporting of weekly KPI information
Assisting in the preparation of annual budget
Assisting in the preparation of monthly / quarterly forecasting
Other data analysis across operational areas and updating of monthly trackers
Financial support to Operational Managers, General Managers and Finance Managers in relation to weekly / monthly accounts or other ad hoc items
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
Skills & Experience Required Part Qualified Accountant, or qualified by experience with a sound technical financial understanding
Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills (data input, Excel, Microsoft Word)
Proven Accounting Experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
Strong financial processes and systems experience
Strong analytical ability with a keen attention to detail
Excellent time management and prioritization skills and performs well under pressure
Self-motivated and able to work independently
A team-player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Desirable Proven knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel functions (V/H/X Lookups, INDEX / MATCH, Pivot tables)
Experience of using SAP / ERP System.
Why Join Us? 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 onsite parking
Discounted staff shopping as well as a range of discounts across Rushmere shopping centre
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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