We have an exciting opportunity for a BUUK Financial Control Administrator to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF.
This role is toprovide administrative support and assistance with all aspects of the financial accounting, reporting, tax and treasury functions.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Main Responsibilities
- New supplier setup and process management
- Management of the UK expenses process
- Assist Financial Accounting function with month end activities including journal posting, reporting and balance sheet analysis
- Production of monthly KPIS for Financial Controller
- Audit support
- Support the Accounts Payable team with processing, reconciliations and query resolution
- Assist Financial Accounting function with adhoc analysis to support month end and year end requirements
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience of accounting/Finance function.
- Previous experience of working with excel using vlookups and pivot tables.
What You Will Get In Return
An annual salary of circa £26,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
- Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
- Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
- Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
- Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
- Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
- Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and subsidised staff transport service from Burton on Trent.
About Us
Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co‑operative group, Agrial.
The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well‑known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre‑packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well‑known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe‑leaf‑able amount!
Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.
Agrial Fresh Producereservetherightto close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.
BUUK Financial Control Administrator, Lichfield, Staffordshire employer: Agrialfreshproduce
Agrial Fresh Produce is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including life assurance and an Employee Assistance Programme, and a commitment to continuous learning through funded apprenticeships and training, employees are empowered to grow within the company. Located in Wigan, our site is well-connected and part of a larger cooperative group, providing stability and a sense of community while producing high-quality food products for renowned retailers.
