Accounting Technician - Barcino Meats
About Us:
Kings Fine Cooked Meats is a well-established meat manufacturing business based in the Town of Wigan for over 130 years. We also have our sister company Barcino Meats based in Spain.
We currently employ around 160 employees across our factory and offices, working together to provide high quality products to our customers.
We have a diverse range of customers, from the NHS and schools to leading brands such as Wagamama and Jet2. We also work with some of the UK’s most prestigious venues and events including Royal Ascot, Wimbledon and Buckingham Palace.
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we actively support various local charities including Wigan Youth Zone and The Brick.
About Barcino:
Barcino operates as a specialist importer, wholesaler, and distributor of high-quality fresh and frozen butchery products, primarily sourcing from Spain for the UK and Irish markets. Its comprehensive supply chain solutions encompass sourcing, sales, and international logistics.
Job Specification
Your role as an Assistant Accountant/Accounting Technician will involve maintaining the company’s financial systems and supporting the effective operation of the finance function. You will be responsible for a range of day-to-day accounting and administrative duties, including the following:
Customer/Supplier Orders
· Process customer and supplier orders using SOP and POP.
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
· Process sales invoices in sterling and euros.
· Manage credit control activities, including:
o Setting up new customer accounts.
o Issuing statements.
o Chasing overdue invoices and resolving customer queries.
o Maintaining customer credit limits.
o Liaising with the credit insurance broker regarding any issues.
Purchase Ledger
· Process and post supplier invoices.
· Follow up on outstanding supplier credit notes.
· Reconcile supplier statements.
· Set up new supplier accounts and create stock codes.
· Prepare weekly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
Bank
· Post and allocate customer and supplier payments.
· Reconcile company bank accounts in GBP and EUR.
Management Reports
· Produce weekly sales reports for senior management.
· Prepare monthly projected profit reports for senior management.
· Assist with month-end management accounts.
Skills & Qualifications
· AAT qualified, or actively working towards a higher-level qualification.
· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
· Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
· Good IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Office and experience using accounting software.
· Confident written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.
· Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Benefits
· 29 days holiday
· Butchers Fayre Loyalty Card Scheme
· Company Pension Scheme
· Subsidised Staff Canteen
· Choice of free lunch sandwiches
· Onsite parking/Pod points
· Free Wi-Fi
· Salary extra platform
· Length of service award
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wigan WN3 4HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- accounts: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
