Requisition ID: 54733
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join the team at our flavoured oil production facility in Padiham, Lancashire. The main purpose of this role is to support the Plant Controller with business accounting activities. This includes raising, sending and paying invoices, reconciling company accounts and chasing late payments.
The successful candidate will assist with basic administration tasks and handle any accounts related queries raised by the team, customers or suppliers. They will also be expected to help document and maintain the business’ finance procedures, updating and implementing them wherever necessary.
Key responsibilities
* Processing expense requests
* Credit control
* Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers
* Bank reconciliations
* Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers
* Daily stock count for manufacturing and consumables
* Processing of accruals and prepayments
* Compiling monthly VAT information for submission
* Support in completing the monthly balance sheet reconciliation
* Basic administration including ordering of consumables and stationery
* Updating and maintaining procedural documentation
* Completing weekly and monthly financial excel reporting spreadsheets for submission and fill in for the logistics coordinator when they are on leave.
Qualifications and skills
We are looking for an individual with a positive, can-do attitude who is happy to 'roll up their sleeves and get the job done'. The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:
* Previous experience as part of an accounts or credit control team.
* Experience with SAP Business 1 / SAP Hana and Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word, etc.) is beneficial.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
Why apply?
As well as the opportunity to develop your career within a global leader in taste and nutrition, you will also receive:
* A competitive / industry benchmarked salary
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Life Assurance
* Matched pension scheme up to 10% of salary
* Share Purchase Scheme
* Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
* Employee Assistance Programme
In Kerry, we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
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