Financial Operations Assistant
4 weeks ago
About the Position:
Who are we and what do we offer?
While you may not be familiar with our name, there's a strong possibility you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods stands as one of the UK's foremost food enterprises, specializing in the supply of chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and renowned dining establishments.
We oversee and manage our complete supply chain, from farms to production facilities and ultimately to the consumer's doorstep. This means we offer career opportunities across a diverse range of functions. Our significant processing locations are distributed throughout England and Wales, supported by an agricultural network of over 350 farms, extending from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
A brief overview of our Brackley facility:
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Brackley is one of our primary processing centers, employing over 700 skilled individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our clients, establishing the business as a trusted leader in fresh food.
We have recently invested £11 million in cutting-edge technology and employee amenities, making it one of the most advanced food manufacturing sites in the UK.
About the Position:
Are you enthusiastic about finance? Seeking a new opportunity? Are you ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Part Qualified?
As an inclusive and progressive organization, we take pride in our commitment to investing in our employees at Avara Foods. We are in search of a highly skilled and motivated Financial Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team at our Brackley facility.
This role is office-based, and as a Financial Accounts Assistant, you will work Monday to Friday.
What will your responsibilities be as a Financial Accounts Assistant at Avara?
In this role, you will support the Financial Accountant in preparing precise VAT/government returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports for the statutory entities within the Avara Foods Holdings Group.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ERP period close processes, control account reconciliations, and currency revaluations.
- Reconciling month-end intercompany balances.
- Preparing monthly VAT submissions for the UK, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, along with European tax submissions.
- Reconciling statutory turnover with monthly VAT return submission turnover.
- Conducting monthly reconciliations and releases from group balance sheet accounts, such as overriding discounts, insurance, and prepayments.
- Preparing and submitting the annual group PAYE settlement liability.
- Maintaining and submitting relevant compliance forms for Government Climate Change Agreements.
- Preparing and submitting Government statistical returns.
- Conducting audit analysis and preparing other year-end schedules.
- Reconciling goods received note balance sheet accounts and clearing them.
- Performing other ad hoc financial accounts tasks as required by the business.
What qualifications will you need to succeed?
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA Part Qualified.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles, including double entry.
- Knowledge of VAT principles.
- Strong numerical skills and experience in reconciliation work.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in information technology, including integrated ERP systems, systems design, and implementation.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills.
The advantages of working with Avara Foods:
As a Financial Accounts Assistant, you will benefit from a secure, supportive, and progressive work environment where your contributions and achievements are recognized and rewarded.
We provide comprehensive training and continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to a range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary starting from £30,000 per annum.
- 31 days of holiday allowance.
- A secure contract with long-term career development opportunities.
- A straightforward pension contribution of 5%.
- A subsidized staff canteen offering hot meals.
- A staff shop with significantly discounted prices.
- A cycle-to-work scheme.
- Salaried Advance Finance options.
- A Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
- Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments, mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultations, and various discounts and perks, including savings on weekly expenses.
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