The Role
The Site Accountant will play a key part in the preparation of all Sofina Cookstown accounts, taking ownership of the general accounting and internal controls, including journal entry preparation, intercompany reconciliations and month-end closing activities in line with Group policies.
Duties Include:
* Ensure robust financial controls and accurate, timely analysis of site financial reporting.
* Own and embed rigor in daily, weekly, and monthly financial controls.
* Complete month-end postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Assist the Site Head of Finance with end-of-year audit file and ad hoc group reporting requirements.
* Drive continuous improvement of finance and operational reporting cycles.
* Support cost reduction initiatives, including the C10 workstream.
* Perform daily and weekly reporting of variable overhead, transport costs, and other overhead costs.
* Prepare Authorisation For Expenditure (AFE) applications for submission to the Group.
* Maintain effective communication with operational colleagues to ensure high-quality, first-time-right applications.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
* Strong IT and systems knowledge; capable of implementing financial software projects.
* Experience in FMCG finance, ideally within the meat industry.
* Skilled in integrated financial and management information systems (ERP and yield control systems).
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting at all business levels.
* Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
* Ability to work within established frameworks, handle pressure, and take ownership of decisions and account plans.
* Detail-oriented with accurate reporting skills.
* Proficient in IT.
* Highly professional, ethical, and reliable.
* Resilient and driven to complete tasks.
The Benefits:
* Competitive rates
* Online Benefits Hub
* Canteen
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Health & wellbeing programme
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