AVONDALE FOODS (CRAIGAVON) LIMITED
Assistant Accountant
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About the Company
Avondale Foods is a leading food processing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses in the UK.
About the Role
The Assistant Accountant will support the finance team with the day-to-day financial administration and accounting activities of the organisation. The role will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, preparing reconciliations and supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes in relation to Purchase Ledger, Budgeting, Management Accounts and Statutory Financial Statements in accordance with the requirements of the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining and developing accurate systems information, records and reporting, with adequate financial controls.
- Support with implementation of financial controls and reporting, including but not limited to, monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow), balance sheet reconciliations, process and systems improvements, payroll, VAT submissions etc.
- Support with financial reports to include proactive and robust financial analysis to support decision making and business performance.
- Assist in the preparation of key performance indicators and commentaries on variances.
- Support with the annual budget and forecast processes.
- Present financial reports to the Head of Finance & IT.
- Assist with preparing draft statutory accounts in line with UK Government requirements.
- Support with organisational compliance with all statutory regulations.
- Provide cover for the transactional team when required.
- Carry out any other administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department.
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Essential Criteria
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- At least 3 years’ experience working within a Finance function.
- Good knowledge and understanding of financial management and best practice.
- ATI qualified or equivalent
- IT literate – proficient in MS package.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within the Food Manufacturing industry, preferably via the preparation of accounts
- Experience of using Microsoft Navision
- Experience of product costing
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