Finance Accounts Assistant

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Brackley site:

Our advanced manufacturing site in Brackley is one of our main processing facilities with over 700 talented people helping us to deliver high quality products to our customers and making the business a trusted leader in fresh foods.

We've recently invested £11 million in advanced technology and colleague amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in the UK.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about Finance? Looking for a new challenge? Are you ACA, ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Financial Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team, based at our Brackley site.

The role is office based. As a Financial Accounts Assistant, you will be working Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00.

What will you be doing as a Financial Accounts Assistant at Avara?

As a Financial Accounts Assistant, you'll assist the Financial Accountant in preparing accurate VAT/government returns, balance sheet reconciliations and reports for the statutory entities within the Avara Foods Holdings Group.

What will your key responsibilities as a Financial Accounts Assistant include?

• Responsible for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ERP period close processes, control account reconciliations and currency revaluations.
• Reconciliation of month end intercompany balances.
• Prepare monthly UK, French, Spanish and Dutch VAT and European tax submissions.
• Reconciliation of Statutory turnover to monthly VAT Return submission turnover.
• Monthly reconciliations and releases from group balance sheet accounts, e.g. overriding discounts, insurance, prepayments.
• Preparation and submission of annual group PAYE settlement liability.
• Maintain and submit relevant compliance forms for Government Climate Change Agreements.
• Preparation and submission of Government statistical returns.
• Preparation of audit analysis and other year-end schedules.
• Goods received note balance sheet account reconciliation and clear down.
• Other ad hoc financial accounts tasks as per the business need.

What you'll need to be successful:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified.
• A good knowledge of accounting principles, including double entry.
• Understanding of VAT principles.
• Excellent numerical ability. Experience of reconciliation work.
• Accurate and pays attention to detail.
• Conversant and comfortable with information technology inc. integrated ERP systems, systems design and implementation.
• The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Financial Accounts Assistant, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that include the following:

• From £30,000 per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
• Straight forward pension contribution of 5%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

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What happens after you apply for this role?

After you've applied, you'll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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