Accounts Assistant

2 Sisters Food Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Grimsby is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support weekly accounts, process invoices, and manage purchase orders. The role offers exposure to a busy finance environment and opportunities to develop accounting skills.

You will work with colleagues across the business to ensure accurate financial processes and timely documentation, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an accounts or finance administration role, or be actively working towards a career in accountancy.
• AAT qualifications, or be studying towards an AAT qualification, would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy when handling invoices and financial documentation.
• A proactive attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop your skills further.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and completion of weekly accounts, meeting deadlines.
• Process and manage invoices, verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist colleagues with finance-related queries and admin tasks.
• Obtain approvals and sign-off for purchase orders with complete documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure paperwork aligns with procedures.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support day-to-day accounting activities.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

AAT qualification (preferred)

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Grimsby

Working Hours: 08:30-17:00 (Monday-Friday), can be flexible.

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group , one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Salisbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in accountancy, whether you already have experience working in an accounts role or are currently working towards a relevant qualification.

You will play an important part in supporting the weekly accounts process, working to strict deadlines and ensuring that invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation are accurate and correctly authorised. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, providing support where needed and helping maintain efficient financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and completion of weekly accounts, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Process and manage invoices, checking information for accuracy and resolving any discrepancies.
• Assist colleagues across the business with finance-related queries and administrative tasks.
• Obtain the necessary approvals and sign-off for purchase orders (POs), ensuring all supporting documentation is correct and complete.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure relevant paperwork is processed in line with company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to support the smooth running of day-to-day accounting activities.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in an accounts or finance administration role, or be actively working towards a career in accountancy.
• AAT qualifications, or be studying towards an AAT qualification, would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy when handling invoices and financial documentation.
• A proactive attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop your skills further.