Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.
What you'll be responsible for:
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance function and take ownership of several complex accounting areas across the Group.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, inventory accounting, capital expenditure accounting and the continued development of robust financial controls and processes across the business.
Working as part of the Group Finance team, you will take ownership of key accounting and reporting activities, supporting the monthly consolidation and reporting cycle, statutory accounts preparation, annual audit requirements and month-end processes. You'll ensure the accuracy of financial information across your areas of responsibility, whilst helping to maintain high standards of financial control and governance across the Group.
You'll also lead key areas of inventory and capex accounting, including standard costing, stock reporting and IFRS 16-related activities, whilst identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and systems.
The position will be based from our Leeds or Stokesley office circa 2-3 days per week along with the opportunity to work flexibly/remotely when required.
What experience you'll need to have:
- Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Demonstrate a background within a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly complex commercial environment
- Possess sound technical accounting knowledge alongside exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounts and audit processes
- Present excellent analytical capabilities with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Be confident building relationships with stakeholders across different functions and communicating financial information clearly
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to improving processes, controls and reporting within a finance environment
- Ideally present knowledge of SAP, inventory accounting, standard costing or capital expenditure accounting
- A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The recruitment process:
Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer. For transparency, if you are shortlisted, the recruitment process will look like this:
1st Stage - 30-45 minute Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Financial Controller & Resourcing Partner
2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our finance team
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What you'll get in return:
- A Competitive Salary
- Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
- Matched pension scheme & life assurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
- Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
- Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.
We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.
We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.
Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.
