Agri Assistant Accountant

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Pilgrim's Europe – Agri Poultry GB At Pilgrim's Europe, our people really do make the difference. We are looking for an ambitious and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join our Agri Poultry GB Finance team at Anwick. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your management accounting experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment while working closely with operational teams across site. As an integral member of the finance team, you will support the Site Accountant and Finance Manager in delivering high-quality financial reporting, insight and control that drives informed decision-making across the business. The Role This position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate and timely weekly and monthly management accounts, ensuring financial integrity and helping the site achieve strong commercial performance. Key Responsibilities: Support preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts Take ownership of sections of the P&L, reporting variances against Forecast and Budget Manage elements of the Balance Sheet, completing month-end reconciliations Report KPIs and operational costing data Analyse weekly costs, usage and pricing at farm level and provide feedback to operations Support capital additions and maintain the asset register Assist with overhead reporting and cost control processes Work collaboratively with the Site Accountant and wider finance team, providing cover where required Continuously review processes to remove non-value-adding activities Meet strict reporting deadlines for weekly accounts and financial submissions This is a hands-on role where accuracy, ownership and proactive analysis are key to success. What We're Looking For Part-qualified (AAT/relevant degree) or qualified by experience with strong technical knowledge Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong analytical ability and excellent attention to detail Experience preparing weekly accounts (desirable) Experience in variance analysis Exposure to food manufacturing finance (desirable) Organised, articulate and confident communicating financial information You'll be someone who takes pride in getting things right, works with integrity, and is comfortable both supporting colleagues and challenging where appropriate. You'll enjoy working collaboratively while also taking responsibility for your own areas of ownership. Why Join Us? Competitive salary Pension scheme Life assurance Employee benefits platform Study support opportunities (where applicable) Ongoing development within a large, growing European food business Exposure to operational finance in a commercially driven environment A supportive team culture where contribution is recognised Ready to Grow Your Finance Career? If you're looking for a role where you can develop your management accounting experience, contribute to meaningful operational insight and be part of a team that values commitment, accountability and continuous improvement — we'd love to hear from you. Join Pilgrim's Europe at Anwick and help us continue delivering business success through our people.
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Location:
Gb
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy

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