Finance Associate

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

We are looking for a Finance Associate to join our Shared Service Centre based in central Manchester. To excel in this role, you'll need to be agile and a champion of fresh ideas, personable, and have a 'Can do' attitude.

Working with a team of friendly finance professionals, you'll be responsible for various accounting areas in the Record To Report team at Premier Business Services to ensure the integrity of financial statements through robust processes and controls.

As our next Finance Associate, you'll lead the team in driving financial processes at Premier Foods, part of a company committed to providing a Great Place to Work for personal and professional growth. Join us at Premier Foods, where we champion fresh ideas and shared values for excellence in a supportive environment.

The Key Requirements...

• Preparing Monthly Accruals & prepayments journals ensuring that the correct procedures are followed, and full supporting documentation is provided.
• Preparing and posting recharge journals.
• Checking relevant GL accounts to capture any additional costs that need accruing/prepaying.
• Completing Balance Sheet Reconciliations, ensuring reconciliation is fully supported and complies with accounting standards and KNOX requirements.
• All risks/opportunities clearly stated on balance sheet reconciliation & balance sheet review pack.

As a Finance Associate, you are a team player with a 'Can do' attitude, excited by your role ensuring financial statement integrity through robust processes in a shared service centre. You're motivated by the goal to double turnover by 2030.

About You….

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Finance role
• High level accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills (use of pivot tables/ lookups/sumif)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You thrive on challenges, growth, and making a real impact in driving financial processes at Premier Foods with a fantastic team. Our mission is to enrich lives sustainably through food, striving to double turnover by 2030 with a commitment to excellence and teamwork. Join us at Premier Foods where shared values guide our journey to success.

The Benefits and Perks...

• Company Pension
• Hybrid working

The Next Step...

This is an interim role that will last for at least 15 months to cover maternity leave.