Commercial Accounts Assistant

7 months ago


Portbury, United Kingdom apetito Full time

Overview:
**The Role & Team**:
We are seeking a diligent and proactive Commercial Accounts Assistant to join our team on an 8-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is working 40 hours per week.

This role supports the Commercial Manager and the operational team at our warehousing and distribution center on Portbury.

Your day will be varied, including financial and operational data management, reporting, and analysis.

You'll gain confidence using programs such as excel and SAP and enjoy working with numbers and data.

There will be a learning period before the current Trainee Commercial Accountant starts their maternity leave and a handover period at the end of the contract.

The role would be a great opportunity for someone with accounts experience looking to diversity their skills and work with a great team

**Who We Are**

apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 600 care homes, 500 hospitals, as well as 200 education settings. Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness. For over 25 years our sister company Wiltshire Farm Foods has been cooking and delivering over 300 different delicious frozen meals to our customer's homes.

As a family-owned business established in 1958, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service, dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people and offering delicious and nutritious meals to our customers.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce. This is in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

At apetito, we value inclusivity and diversity as it empowers people from different backgrounds to contribute innovative ideas. Our mission is to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.

**Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Check integrity of supplier Purchase Order Request & Raise purchase orders.
- Prepare weekly company service reports for review and customer monthly reports as required.
- Provide financial and operational data to support the commercial manager and the operational team.
- Support with preparation and data input of weekly reports forecasting the monthly financial performance based on operational inputs.
- Support Commercial Manager with ad hoc projects as required.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Support the Export function of the operation.

**Handover and Transition**:

- Collaborate with the Trainee Commercial Accountant before their leave to understand ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
- Ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare comprehensive handover documentation and assist the Trainee Commercial Accountant upon their return.

Qualifications/Personal Qualities:
**Essential**:

- Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can-do approach and happy to be flexible

**Desirable**:

- Experience in warehousing and distribution is a plus.
- AAT qualified or Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) is desirable.
- Experience with SAP
- Experience in a commercial accounts environment

This role is based on-site at our warehousing and distribution centre. The location does not benefit from good public transport links so own transport will be required.


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