Assistant Financial Accountant

About The Role

As an Assistant Financial Accountant you will help to prepare the monthly accounts, complete journals, carry out account reconciliations and support budgeting, forecasting and other day to day tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the Shared Service Centre to ensure accruals, prepayments and postings are correct.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, providing analysis and insight to Finance Managers and budget holders.
• Assist with cost control, working closely with budget holders to monitor spend against targets.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Support internal and external audits, responding to queries in a timely and accurate manner.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• AAT qualification, an accountancy degree, or is qualified by experience (ideally studying or keen to study towards a professional qualification).
• Experience in industry accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Experience with accounting systems (Aurora or Microsoft AX experience is advantageous).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach, with a strong sense of ownership.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

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