Assistant Accountant in Leeds

Quorn Foods are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to support our Commercial Finance function.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Reporting to our Finance Business Partner for UK Retail, you will provide day-to-day support by delivering timely, accurate and robust financial information and analysis to inform their decision-making processes.
• You will maintain accurate financial records within business systems such as SAP, whilst generating fully developed monthly forecasts and annual budgets principally across commercial investment and SG&A.
• You will also provide pre & post analysis of promotional investment which ensures activity aligns to guidelines and maximises return for the business function.
• This role will have access to other areas of finance and commercial managers across the UK Retail business unit, and provides excellent development opportunities for a self-starter with an inquisitive and challenging mindset.
• The role will require attendance across Stokesley/Leeds sites as appropriate to support the finance and commercial leadership teams. Typically, you will be based on-site 2-3 days per week with flexibility to work remotely when required.

What experience you'll need to have:

• Presentable background in an accounting position within industry, comfortable in reporting, data analysis and assisting in the production of management accounts.
• Be currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Ideally present a background of working in a manufacturing organisation previously.
• Excellent analysis/system skills with confidence to report from SAP, along with a high level of proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work with a variety of colleagues at different levels across the organisation.
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet.

The recruitment process:

• Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful.
• 1st Stage - 45 mins/1 hour Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Finance Business Partner & Resourcing Partner.
• 2nd Stage - in-person interview at our offices with key stakeholders from our UK 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.
• Study Support.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!).
• Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships.
• Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

Our collective differences make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’. Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and 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.