Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

Full-Time 32000 - 34000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Rondanini UK Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage accounts payable and receivable, assist in financial reporting and budgeting.
  • Company: Join Rondanini, a passionate Italian food company with a dynamic team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, wellness days, gym access, and discounts on products.
  • Other info: Enjoy team socials and a vibrant workplace culture.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a supportive environment with growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: 1-3 years in finance, studying towards a professional accounting qualification.

The predicted salary is between 32000 - 34000 £ per year.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 (Depending on Experience) + KPIs

Location: Herne Hill, London

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

About us: At Rondanini, we are passionate about creating exceptional food. While our roots are proudly Italian, our reach now goes far beyond – offering a diverse and innovative range of products tailored to today’s ever-evolving tastes. As part of the wider Vita Food Group, we develop, produce and deliver high-quality food to retailers, restaurants and foodservice customers across the UK and beyond.

The Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who is part-qualified (or working towards a professional accounting qualification) and looking to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Day-to-day accounts payable and receivables duties for the group.
  • Accurately process financial information within month end deadlines.
  • Obtain approvals of invoices from all departments.
  • Assist to preparation of management accounts.
  • Assist in accruals and prepayments processing.
  • Assist in budgets; forecast preparation across the group.
  • General accounts queries - investigating and liaising with other departments.
  • Cover for others of the finance team during period of absence and annual leave.
  • Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.

What you'll need:

  • 1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
  • A solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
  • Currently studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

What Will Help You Thrive:

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision or Business Central.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • An analytical mindset with a proactive approach to tasks.
  • High numeracy and strong technical capability.
  • Confidence in problem solving and using your initiative.

What We Offer:

  • Career Development: We provide opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Annual Leave: 23 Days + Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days with length of service).
  • Wellness day: Take 1 wellness day every year on us.
  • Onsite Gym: Enjoy our free to use head office gym.
  • Discounts: Get 15% off trade prices at our sister company, Salvo 1968, and access to exclusive offers on companyshopgroup.co.uk.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health, legal, and financial advice via our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on your commute with our green initiative.
  • Product Tasting: Regular opportunities to sample our delicious products!
  • Team Socials: Join us for annual Christmas and summer parties, plus quarterly team gatherings.
  • Enhanced Family Leave: up to 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and up to 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, paid leave for fertility treatment for both partners (based on length of service).

Assistant Financial Accountant employer: Rondanini UK Limited

At Salvo, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cheshunt where teamwork and customer satisfaction are at the forefront of our operations. Our Fulfilment Coordinator role not only provides competitive benefits and a supportive culture but also encourages personal and professional growth through collaboration across departments. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and fosters a positive atmosphere for all employees.

Rondanini UK Limited

Contact Details:

Rondanini UK Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Financial Accountant

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Financial Information Processing
Management Accounts Preparation
Accruals and Prepayments Processing
Budgeting and Forecasting
Microsoft Excel