Assistant Accountant General Ledger

Job Purpose:

One of the key objectives of Pilgrim's Shared Services Ltd is to provide valued added expertise in reporting services to other Business Units in the group. This leads to the creation of GL assistant accountant role, reporting to the Senior Accountant within the Fixed Assets and Leasing team. The purpose of the role will be to:

• Provide accurate and timely financial information to key stakeholders, including the Financial Reporting Fixed Assets Lead, Accountants, RTR Senior Managers, Head of RTR, Indirect Tax & Financial Reporting Manager, and other teams within Financial Services and the wider business.
• Operate within the Tax & RTR stream, working closely with the Financial Reporting Fixed Assets Lead, site accountants & key stakeholders to support the preparation of monthly VAT, Intrastat, and overhead accounts & deliver on the financial performance of the business unit and subsequent reporting.
• This role is interesting and diverse, suitable for someone who is flexible and adept at problem solving.
• Ensure that all relevant SOX controls are completed in the area and support external and internal audit requirements.

Job Duties

• Report to the Financial Reporting Fixed Assets Lead, delivering financial reporting across Pilgrims Europe group.
• Monthly processing of depreciation and respective leasing postings.
• Support & produce overhead reporting for various departments within the shared service company.
• Complete all reporting in line with established group timetables.
• Support delivery of key balance sheet account reconciliations feeding into overall entity reconciliations.
• Work with other finance team members to ensure consistency of working across business units and implement best practices.
• Operate with the highest standards of financial integrity and demonstrate each of the company values to a high level.
• Work as part of a highly motivated team, supporting other members of the team.
• Carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested to ensure the efficient running of the Pilgrim's Shared Services Financial Services Department.

Essential:

• Part qualified accountant or at least 2 years' experience of accounts preparation.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with key stakeholders & colleagues.
• A team player who can work collaboratively across business units.
• Strong interpersonal & planning skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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 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, enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland, and Europe every day. Our team is 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

Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership