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Job Title: Assistant Accountant – Central Finance?? Location: RushmerePurpose of the RoleThe role is part of the team which is responsible for the accounting and financial control of Central/Head Office functions across Pilgrim's Europe. This will cover reporting, planning, and Business Partnering to support strong decision making and effective cost control.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the preparation of month end filesAnalyse data, investigating & reporting on anomaliesPrepare monthly journalsSupport in budget & forecast processComplete detailed balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare weekly Engineering informationPrepare I/C rechargesCo-ordinate & Submit Quarterly Alcohol Duty submissionTrend & report on GRNI positionInvestigate central GRNI liaising with stakeholders to close outSupport when required system KPI preparation for businessSupport ad hoc business projectsEnsure compliance with all SOX and standard internal controls as requiredSupport external and internal audit processesFollow lean thinking principles and make suggestions for improvement so that better ways of doing jobs are identified and implementedApply problem solving techniques to resolve problems and recommend improvements to maintain costs at a planned levelSkills & Experience RequiredNational Level 2 in numeracy and literacyA levels of equivalent (preferable mathematics, business studies)Why Join Us?Very competitive salaryExcellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions.33 holiday days each year (25 days flexible booking with 8 bank holidays). Additionally we offer a holiday purchase schemeFree will writing serviceEnhanced maternity and paternity leavePlease note: This role is fully office-based with no hybrid or remote working options.JBRP1_UKTJ