Accounts Assistant

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Shrewsbury seeks an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. This role offers support for those studying towards an AAT qualification, alongside valuable experience in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include daily banking tasks, VAT preparation, and financial reporting. The company promotes a hybrid working model with multiple benefits like health care plans, generous leave, and career progression opportunities. Join a team that values people's contributions and provides avenues for personal growth.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Life Assurance policy

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT qualification.
• Familiar with bank reconciliations.
• Experience in preparing VAT return data.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily banking duties including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet data for financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end finance processes.

Skills

AAT Level 2 (commenced minimum)

Excel skills – intermediate level

SAP experience preferable

Ability to think clearly, deliver quickly

Persistent, resourceful, self-motivated

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into these key areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD), and Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID).

MMI is all about producing milk, cream, butter, milk drinks, and dairy ingredients from 1,300 British. MYD is the team behind favourites like Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Rice, and more – putting smiles on faces with every spoonful. And MMID? They're the logistics legends, delivering over 1 billion litres of milk every year to more than 5,500 locations across the UK, making sure everything flows smoothly from farm to fridge. Together, we're growing fast, powered by passionate people who care about quality, sustainability, and making every day delicious.

Why Müller?

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK’s most popular dairy brand, we’re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, and to help create a more sustainable dairy future. We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private‑label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

We’re recruiting … Accounts Assistant

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britain’s most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Accounts Assistant position based at our Telford offices.

With over 26,000 employees across Europe and a long‑standing commitment to excellence, Müller is a family‑owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private‑label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. As a major food and dairy manufacturer, we’re driven by a bold vision and a commitment to empower our people to excel. At Müller, we embrace courage, promote forward‑thinking, and believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Joining us means embarking on a journey where your personal drive is valued, and your career is nurtured. The ideal candidate for the role of Accounts Assistant would be studying towards AAT and looking to gain valuable experience in a busy Finance Team.

A ‘Hybrid’ working model applies with 3 days per week on site.

Key responsibilities in the role of the Accounts Assistant

• Daily banking duties including bank reconciliations.
• Balance sheet data preparation.
• Prepare VAT return data.
• Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assisting with month‑end and year‑end processes.
• Inter‑company recharges and reconciliations.
• Providing information to external auditors as required.
• Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Reconciling and processing payroll journals.

Key skills & experience

• AAT Level 2 (commenced minimum).
• Excel skills – intermediate level.
• SAP experience preferable.
• Must be able to think clearly, deliver quickly and accurately.
• Persistent, resourceful, self‑motivated and be able to work to deadlines.

Benefits for the role

• Generous annual bonus.
• 2× Life Assurance policy.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service).
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave.
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave.
• Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8 %).
• Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in‑store discounts.
• Business‑supplied IT equipment.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Free parking.

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.

Contact details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

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