Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Group Accountant to join our Finance team.
What you'll be responsible for:
Forming an integral part of our Group Finance team, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. Working closely with the Group Financial Accountant, you'll contribute to the monthly reporting cycle, support statutory reporting activities and assist with the annual audit process, helping to ensure high standards of financial governance and control are maintained throughout the Group.
You'll take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations across designated accounts, investigate and resolve reconciling items, and support a variety of inventory and capital expenditure accounting activities. Alongside this, you'll contribute to reporting and analysis outputs, maintain fixed asset records and support the ongoing development of efficient finance processes and controls.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in Group Finance, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting disciplines while developing your technical knowledge and commercial understanding. You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, learning from experienced professionals whilst progressing towards your longer-term career goals.
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:
- Hold a degree in Finance, Accounting or another numerate business-related discipline
- Possess a sound academic understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting fundamentals
- Present excellent numerical and analytical capabilities alongside a keen eye for detail
- Demonstrate a positive approach to learning and a desire to develop a long-term career within Finance
- Bring knowledge gained through a finance placement, internship or similar commercial environment, which would be advantageous
- Display an interest in working towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Be comfortable working with financial systems, ERP platforms such as SAP or reporting tools, although this is not essential
- Present 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 Hiring Manager & 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.
